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P841 HJM

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,330 mi
Last recorded128,330 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 HJM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 128,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 121,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 118,223 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 113,971 miles

brake pipes corroding n/s front bottom ball joint rubber split

Fail 24 Jul 2008 113,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

brake pipes corroding n/s front bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 4 May 2007 106,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 98,160 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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P841 HJM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P841 HJM, 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 P841 HJM registered?

P841 HJM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P841 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P841 HJM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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