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N100 ARA

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 ARA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021
Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,576 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,795 miles

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

handbrake no reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,772 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 101,244 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 101,244 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 92,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 92,984 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,966 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 82,521 miles

srs light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

offside front tyre damage on outter wall

srs light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,660 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,147 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 46,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,705 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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N100 ARA is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N100 ARA, 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 N100 ARA registered?

N100 ARA is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is N100 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 ARA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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