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R100 GJK

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,258 mi
Last recorded167,258 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 GJK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 167,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 144,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 131,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 121,777 miles

advise condition of offside rear shocker bush mount

offside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 24 Jun 2008 121,777 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise condition of offside rear shocker bush mount

advise front tyre wear

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 107,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,310 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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R100 GJK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R100 GJK, 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 R100 GJK registered?

R100 GJK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R100 GJK safe to buy?

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