1997 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · P116 GDA
1997 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 153,683 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
P116 GDA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/07/2012
- 153,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P116 GDA Mileage History
- 14/07/2006128,292 mi
- 26/07/2007128,738 mi+446 mi
- 25/07/2008129,132 mi+394 mi
- 30/07/2008129,139 mi+7 mi
- 07/07/2009131,680 mi+2,541 mi
- 29/07/2010143,407 mi+11,727 mi
- 30/07/2010143,407 mi
- 28/07/2011151,107 mi+7,700 mi
- 03/08/2011151,107 mi
- 06/07/2012153,683 mi+2,576 mi
Average of roughly 4,247 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P116 GDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 528 (P116 GDA) between July 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
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