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P86 ENP

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,915 mi
Last recorded126,915 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 ENP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 119,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 112,895 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 111,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 80,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,093 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,808 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 64,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 35,997 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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P86 ENP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P86 ENP, 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

How do I check the history of P86 ENP?

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What year was P86 ENP registered?

P86 ENP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P86 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P86 ENP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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