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NEZ 2428

1997 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,005 mi
Last recorded143,005 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 2428
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner tread edges but both tyres still legal

fluid found at power steering pump but no p.a.s. system leaks found at test

offside rear lower sill & jacking point damaged & corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 29 Nov 2012 143,001 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner tread edges but both tyres still legal

fluid found at power steering pump but no p.a.s. system leaks found at test

offside rear lower sill & jacking point damaged & corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2011 133,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 133,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 130,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front washer poor

Pass 7 Jul 2008 114,539 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 104,573 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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NEZ 2428 is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NEZ 2428, 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 NEZ 2428 registered?

NEZ 2428 is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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