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M50 GAE

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,722 mi
Last recorded85,722 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,676 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 85,672 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cms of front of rear subframe mounting on inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cms of front of rear subframe mounting area on inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,447 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded and holed within 30cms of lower front seat belt anchorage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to union with flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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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M50 GAE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M50 GAE, 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 M50 GAE registered?

M50 GAE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is M50 GAE safe to buy?

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