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R227 JHG

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 JHG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,948 miles

air bag on

Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

air bag on

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,456 miles

slight play in rear arm bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,315 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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R227 JHG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R227 JHG, 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 R227 JHG registered?

R227 JHG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R227 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 JHG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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