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R242 MNJ

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,544 mi
Last recorded92,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 MNJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,544 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sidelights inoperative

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Fail 2 Jun 2015 92,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear outer sidelights inoperative

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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 8 Jun 2012 70,304 miles

225/55/16

both rear discs worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

o/s/f tyre has 3.21mm tread

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

225/55/16

both rear discs worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

o/s/f tyre has 3.21mm tread

Pass 13 May 2011 59,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,855 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,929 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,084 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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R242 MNJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R242 MNJ, 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 R242 MNJ registered?

R242 MNJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R242 MNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 MNJ shows 12 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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