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S397 MDP

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,335 mi
Last recorded188,335 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 MDP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 188,335 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 181,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 174,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 166,868 miles

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

off side rear steel brake pipe coroded

Fail 6 Jan 2009 166,866 miles

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

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

off side rear steel brake pipe coroded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 157,679 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 157,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 147,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 131,367 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 131,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S397 MDP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 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 S397 MDP, 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 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S397 MDP registered?

S397 MDP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S397 MDP safe to buy?

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