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P500 JRH

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,502 mi
Last recorded115,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 JRH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,502 miles

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2017 115,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,936 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 105,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,432 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes coroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 101,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front to rear metal fuel pipes coroded.

O/S/F Tyre perished,split and in poor condition (outer side wall).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test

nearside rear jacking point showings signs of corrosion but its covered by plastic covers

Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test

nearside rear jacking point showings signs of corrosion but its covered by plastic covers

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,347 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,347 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,788 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 88,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 84,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 81,687 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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P500 JRH is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P500 JRH, 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 P500 JRH registered?

P500 JRH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P500 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 JRH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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