CarVerify

Free Car Check

P878 KKP

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 KKP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,133 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 122,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,253 miles

A;S;C;warning staying on

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside washer only one jet squirting

Fail 17 Oct 2013 119,249 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

A;S;C;warning staying on

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside washer only one jet squirting

Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,932 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,932 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 113,619 miles

near side door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 113,617 miles

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

near side door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,083 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,080 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,091 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,087 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,265 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 90,258 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 86,189 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,189 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2006 78,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 70,162 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P878 KKP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P878 KKP, 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 P878 KKP?

You can check the full history of P878 KKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P878 KKP registered?

P878 KKP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P878 KKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 KKP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P878 KKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P878 KKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.