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R228 JPK

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,854 mi
Last recorded135,854 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 JPK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 135,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 130,446 miles

Front Both side Tyre worn on ( Outer ) edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper not working

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 130,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Both side Tyre worn on ( Outer ) edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper not working

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,890 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 127,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,304 miles

both front lower arms slight play

both front top mount struts slight play

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,740 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 117,733 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,599 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 22 Feb 2013 112,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Air bag light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 103,005 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 96,252 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop links dust cover split

engine oil leak top nearside

Fail 6 Mar 2010 96,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front anti roll bar drop links dust cover split

engine oil leak top nearside

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 83,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 78,492 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,578 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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R228 JPK is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R228 JPK, 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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R228 JPK is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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