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P370 TMJ

1997 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,326 mi
Last recorded48,326 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 48,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 40,960 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf + osf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front washer jet inoperative, sufficient water still provided overall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 40,960 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf + osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet inoperative, sufficient water still provided overall

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 38,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 38,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,329 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 38,329 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,486 miles

All four tyres have cracks to side walls

Fail 26 Jun 2017 33,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on !!!! (5.4.2)

All four tyres have cracks to side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,916 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

all four tyres perishing cracking badly

Pass 27 May 2015 28,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s tyres perished

screen damage

wiper performance not assessed

Fail 26 May 2015 28,684 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s tyres perished

screen damage

wiper performance not assessed

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,932 miles

offside front tyre start to crack

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,385 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 27,154 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,011 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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P370 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P370 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P370 TMJ registered?

P370 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P370 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 TMJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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