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P922 KFC

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,436 mi
Last recorded146,436 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 KFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 135,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2015 135,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2014 130,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,759 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 127,759 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 124,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 124,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 117,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,513 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 109,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 102,587 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 102,587 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,034 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 91,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 70,823 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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P922 KFC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P922 KFC, 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.

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What year was P922 KFC registered?

P922 KFC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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