MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,775 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front wipers working on fast speed only
Left front brake pad sensor loose anfd hanging close to floor surface
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Plastic covers fitted to engine area
Plastic protection covers fitted to inner and outer sills
Right rear handbrake outer sleeve deteriated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wipers working on fast speed only
Left front brake pad sensor loose anfd hanging close to floor surface
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Plastic covers fitted to engine area
Plastic protection covers fitted to inner and outer sills
Right rear handbrake outer sleeve deteriated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R224 JDE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R224 JDE, 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 R224 JDE registered?
R224 JDE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R224 JDE safe to buy?
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