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J10 AEC

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 AEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,633 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,758 miles

Both front brake back plates deteriorated / loose at fixings

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

N/s/f brake disc deteriorated.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 97,758 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake back plates deteriorated / loose at fixings

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

N/s/f brake disc deteriorated.

PAS resevoir damp.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,025 miles

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,820 miles

Oil leak

Anti slip rubber on clutch pedal starting to wear

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,818 miles

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

Anti slip rubber on clutch pedal starting to wear

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,509 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 85,507 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,982 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

both front steering arms has slight free play

Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,389 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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J10 AEC is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J10 AEC, 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 J10 AEC registered?

J10 AEC is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is J10 AEC safe to buy?

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