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P794 HAY

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 HAY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 103,893 miles

both rear suspension lower link rubber covers deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2013 103,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension lower link rubber covers deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,383 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,676 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 97,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,415 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,179 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,133 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW †REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT †FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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P794 HAY is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 122,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P794 HAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P794 HAY registered?

P794 HAY is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P794 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P794 HAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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