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R124 NNJ

1997 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,106 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 143,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,339 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES BADLY PERISHED , ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 141,900 miles

WET TEST / SNOWING

Pass 13 Feb 2020 141,550 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 141,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BY RETAINING CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 141,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BY RETAINING CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 133,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,411 miles

airbag light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 13,194 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 128,025 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,719 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 118,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 113,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 107,607 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 107,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,044 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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R124 NNJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R124 NNJ, 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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R124 NNJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R124 NNJ safe to buy?

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