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P534 DUD

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,977 mi
Last recorded99,977 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 DUD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 99,976 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lamda / co% excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 99,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 85,410 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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P534 DUD is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P534 DUD, 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 P534 DUD registered?

P534 DUD is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P534 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 DUD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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