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J90 BBC

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,632 mi
Last recorded157,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 BBC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 157,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 155,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,323 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 150,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 150,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 145,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 141,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 132,132 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 132,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2011 123,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,036 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,033 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,666 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 89,645 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 82,147 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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J90 BBC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J90 BBC, 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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What year was J90 BBC registered?

J90 BBC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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