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R4 NRP

1997 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 528122,128 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 NRP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt lock (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front wipers not tested

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,128 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,119 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 90,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 89,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 89,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,700 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 86,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 85,757 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 85,757 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R4 NRP is a 1997 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R4 NRP, 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 R4 NRP registered?

R4 NRP is a 1997 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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