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P8 PMS

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 PMS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2011 147,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 147,391 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 145,115 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 145,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 140,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 131,146 miles

ADVISE BABYSEAT IN MIDDLE OF REAR SEAT CANT TEST ANY SEATBELTS

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES GOING BALD ON EDGES

ADVISE N/S/F RACK KNUCKLE SLIGHTLY WORN

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/R BRAKE HOSES SPLITTING SLIGHTLY

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE GOING BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,578 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 114,528 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 96,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 96,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P8 PMS is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P8 PMS, 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 P8 PMS registered?

P8 PMS is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P8 PMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 PMS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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