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P810 RYW

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,439 mi
Last recorded48,439 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 RYW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 48,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,371 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 44,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019

Rear both tyres splitting

Pass 9 May 2018 37,935 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 37,935 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,504 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 33,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 29,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 27,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 25,219 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 23,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 23,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,794 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,342 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,287 miles

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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P810 RYW is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P810 RYW, 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 P810 RYW registered?

P810 RYW is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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