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R229 JPM

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

205,908 mi
Last recorded205,908 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 JPM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 205,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE AXIL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 205,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 205,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feeds to offside rear/nearside rear along rear sill/subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort much lower 50% to offside effort.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 201,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 194,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 182,962 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 171,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 144,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 144,403 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk 'missing' (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster(s) ineffective (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)

Engine oil below minimum

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 129,883 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 129,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,255 miles

play in o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 129,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipes insecure to jets (8.2.3)

play in o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,361 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 127,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 123,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 120,634 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2013 120,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,822 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 115,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 111,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2010 105,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,063 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 89,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,693 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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R229 JPM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 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 R229 JPM, 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 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R229 JPM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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