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P844 KYB

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 KYB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 153,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 143,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 143,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 10 Apr 2006 85,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P844 KYB 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 71.4%.

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 P844 KYB, 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 P844 KYB registered?

P844 KYB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P844 KYB safe to buy?

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