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R112 AJV

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,661 mi
Last recorded151,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 AJV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 151,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 151,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 149,919 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering pump slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 149,915 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

hand brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2013 148,006 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 146,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 144,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 141,293 miles

o/s front door mirror glass slightly damaged but not affecting view

Pass 20 Jul 2009 137,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s door mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view

Pass 21 Jul 2008 131,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside + offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

signs of corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2007 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 115,297 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 115,297 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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.

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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R112 AJV is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R112 AJV, 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 R112 AJV registered?

R112 AJV is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R112 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 AJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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