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P823 WMJ

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,728 mi
Last recorded145,728 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 145,728 miles

air bag warning lamp lit

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on innser edge

Fail 30 Sep 2011 145,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning lamp lit

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on innser edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 129,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 123,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 115,710 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 May 2007 115,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

airbag light on .

Pass 17 May 2006 101,737 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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P823 WMJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P823 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P823 WMJ registered?

P823 WMJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P823 WMJ safe to buy?

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