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H2 AJB

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,431 mi
Last recorded46,431 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 AJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 45,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 45,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe by scuttle split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 45,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 45,160 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 43,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,525 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,127 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,679 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,617 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,758 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,945 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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H2 AJB is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H2 AJB, 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

How do I check the history of H2 AJB?

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What year was H2 AJB registered?

H2 AJB is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is H2 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 AJB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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