MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
Front to rear metal fuel pipes coroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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P500 JRH is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 1997.
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