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P869 ACG

1997 BMW 528

Black Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,309 mi
Last recorded212,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 ACG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 212,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 194,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 173,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2008 156,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 156,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 144,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 140,355 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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P869 ACG is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc lpg 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 P869 ACG, 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 P869 ACG registered?

P869 ACG is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P869 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P869 ACG 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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