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R102 JVV

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,995 mi
Last recorded161,995 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 JVV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 161,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 156,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 156,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 150,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 146,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 142,339 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 138,668 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on insides.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,368 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 133,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 129,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 124,534 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 113,422 miles

1/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS

Pass 30 Nov 2007 101,912 miles

1/ REAR BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,705 miles

1/FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 76,963 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE 3/ FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

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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R102 JVV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R102 JVV, 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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R102 JVV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R102 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 JVV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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