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R168 YYC

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,423 mi
Last recorded219,423 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 YYC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 219,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear outer sills thin

Pass 22 Feb 2013 212,067 miles

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

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2013 212,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 199,875 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 199,702 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play both steering arms

Pass 9 Feb 2011 190,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 183,170 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 176,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside handbrake cable-outer casing corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 169,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 158,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 145,380 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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R168 YYC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R168 YYC, 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 R168 YYC registered?

R168 YYC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R168 YYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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