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R128 JBJ

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 JBJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,399 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 68,399 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,828 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,652 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 64,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 62,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,165 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,165 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R128 JBJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R128 JBJ, 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 R128 JBJ registered?

R128 JBJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R128 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 JBJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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