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P862 AFG

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,043 mi
Last recorded184,043 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 AFG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 184,043 miles

advise both front brake hoses show perishing

advise front brake pads worn very low

airbag light on

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges recommend tracking

Fail 7 Mar 2008 184,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front brake hoses show perishing

advise front brake pads worn very low

airbag light on

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges recommend tracking

Pass 6 Mar 2007 171,551 miles

both front anti roll bar droplink gaitors split

both front brake hoses show perishing

evidence of slight judder on front brakes

evidence of slight leakage at washer bottle

Fail 6 Mar 2007 171,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 158,330 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 158,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ALL BRAKE HOSES ARE AGED

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AGED

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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P862 AFG is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P862 AFG, 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 P862 AFG registered?

P862 AFG is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P862 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 AFG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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