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P848 BTA

1997 BMW 528

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,948 mi
Last recorded74,948 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 BTA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,348 miles

Both front bump stops in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 66,529 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,483 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,566 miles

detachable tow ball not fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,326 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,153 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,472 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass delaminated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass delaminated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,694 miles

nearside screen stone chip [repaired]

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,453 miles

boot split n/s/r lower ball joint

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

rear number plate faded

small chip in screen n/s upper

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,242 miles

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

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

boot split in o/s/r lower rear ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,297 miles

Both front lower forward facing arms,front bushes going soft.

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

Slight play within offside of steering rack.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,917 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,751 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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P848 BTA is a 1997 BMW 528 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P848 BTA, 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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P848 BTA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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