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JO 5534

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO 5534
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 64,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,043 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM [ 255 / 55 ZR16 94W ]

Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM [ 255 / 55 ZR16 94W ]

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,874 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,757 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 56,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,202 miles

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

HANDBRAKE PASS % JUST MET

Fail 14 Jul 2017 56,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

HANDBRAKE PASS % JUST MET

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,610 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,905 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 12 Jul 2007 43,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,745 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 41,745 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JO 5534 is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JO 5534, 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 JO 5534 registered?

JO 5534 is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is JO 5534 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO 5534 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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