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A19 DJN

1997 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,901 mi
Last recorded131,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DJN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 131,901 miles

Both rear flexable brake hoses starting to perish and crack.

Play in front anti-roll bar nearside drop link ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 131,901 miles

Both rear flexable brake hoses starting to perish and crack.

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Play in front anti-roll bar nearside drop link ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 124,831 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 119,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

warning lamp illuminated on dash board

Pass 6 Jun 2007 108,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 101,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 89,223 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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A19 DJN is a 1997 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A19 DJN, 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 A19 DJN registered?

A19 DJN is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is A19 DJN safe to buy?

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