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D1 JGL

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,677 mi
Last recorded149,677 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 JGL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 149,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,198 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 148,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 146,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 144,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 143,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 139,880 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)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 137,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 135,225 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 135,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,847 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 130,252 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 127,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 125,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 125,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 121,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 116,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 110,578 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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D1 JGL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 D1 JGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D1 JGL registered?

D1 JGL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D1 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 JGL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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