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J7 DOV

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DOV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,134 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills at the rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,485 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,227 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 100,227 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,906 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,102 miles

Oil leak

damp inside the o/s head lamp unit

o/s head light focus is poor

Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

damp inside the o/s head lamp unit

o/s head light focus is poor

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,538 miles

Oil leak

o/s head light unit is damp inside

Fail 20 Dec 2011 91,538 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s head lamp unit is damp inside

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,087 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 84,504 miles

front tyre wear is uneven

under tray is damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,759 miles

covers fitted over the outer sills

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 28 Nov 2008 79,759 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

covers fitted over the outer sills

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,751 miles

all brake discs worn

drive belt split

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,819 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)

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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J7 DOV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J7 DOV, 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 J7 DOV registered?

J7 DOV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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