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NJI 3811

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 3811
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,873 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 66,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,746 miles

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

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 15 Sep 2023 65,738 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by jacking point under plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,637 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,363 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 61,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom front arm bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom front arm bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,493 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,848 miles

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

offside and front and rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,619 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,310 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,723 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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NJI 3811 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NJI 3811, 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 NJI 3811 registered?

NJI 3811 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is NJI 3811 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJI 3811 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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