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J22 NJP

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,609 mi
Last recorded148,609 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 NJP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 148,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 139,547 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 86,527 miles

Air bag light on

N/s/r tyre getting low on tread

O/s/f road wheel buckled

Pass 28 May 2010 79,737 miles

N/s/f Lamp unit condensated

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

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

Rear brake pads low

Fail 28 May 2010 79,737 miles

N/s/f Lamp unit condensated

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,231 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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J22 NJP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 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 J22 NJP, 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 28 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 J22 NJP registered?

J22 NJP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is J22 NJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 NJP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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