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P320 TMJ

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,929 mi
Last recorded227,929 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 227,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner tie rods have play

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn/pitted

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes (rear section at callipers) corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 227,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner tie rods have play

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn/pitted

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 217,795 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 217,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 208,816 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both rear (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

oil leak

rear park brake cable insecure

rear passenger seats not in use, seatbelts not available to test

rear sills slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 208,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both rear (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear park brake cable insecure

rear passenger seats not in use, seatbelts not available to test

rear sills slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 201,226 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 201,210 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 190,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wiper blades becoming smeary

Pass 20 Feb 2012 178,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 166,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 155,617 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2009 144,197 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 129,550 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 120,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 109,947 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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P320 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P320 TMJ, 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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What year was P320 TMJ registered?

P320 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P320 TMJ safe to buy?

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