MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brakes are out of ballance,
Offside front seat belt is slow to return.
Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.
Oil loss at engine area.
REduced performance at park brakes.
Rear tyres are worn at centers very close to limits.
Small leak at rear of exhaust,
This vehicle idles very poorly.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brakes are out of ballance,
Offside front seat belt is slow to return.
Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.
Oil loss at engine area.
Rear tyres are worn at centers very close to limits.
Small leak at rear of exhaust,
This vehicle idles very poorly.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R225 SVJ is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R225 SVJ, 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 R225 SVJ registered?
R225 SVJ is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R225 SVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 SVJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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