MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion
n/s dip light height adjuster inop
n/s/f strut showing oil misting and showing a weak bounce test
o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion
oil misting around power steering resevoir
plastic sills
rear lower suspension arm dust boots in poor contition
unable to check any brake pads wheel slots not wide enough
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion
n/s dip light height adjuster inop
n/s/f strut showing oil misting and showing a weak bounce test
o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion
oil misting around power steering resevoir
plastic sills
rear lower suspension arm dust boots in poor contition
unable to check any brake pads wheel slots not wide enough
Coolant light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear inner side light inop
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front fog light missing
Oil leak
Surface corosion on rear brake pipes
Surface corrosion all brake disks
Surface corrosion front brake pipes
Wipers starting to smear
Coolant light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear inner side light inop
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front fog light missing
Oil leak
Surface corosion on rear brake pipes
Surface corrosion all brake disks
Surface corrosion front brake pipes
Wipers starting to smear
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Belly pans missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear brake disks pitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear inner side light inop
No spare wheel
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front fog light missing
Surface corrosion on front brake pipes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Belly pans missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear brake disks pitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear inner side light inop
No spare wheel
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front fog light missing
Surface corrosion on front brake pipes
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DISCS AND PADS WORN.BATTERY WENT FLAT DURING TEST.
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
DISCS AND PADS WORN.BATTERY WENT FLAT DURING TEST.
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P121 DPM is a 1997 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P121 DPM, 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.
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P121 DPM is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 1997.
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