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R24 JEC

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,129 mi
Last recorded122,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 JEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 122,129 miles

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

The ASC (traction control) light is on showing a fault on this system..this is soon to become a testable item

The SRS (airbag) light is on showing a fault on the system, this is soon to become a testable item

nearside door mirror is damaged & unuseable, requires replacement

Fail 14 Jan 2013 122,129 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

The ASC (traction control) light is on showing a fault on this system..this is soon to become a testable item

The SRS (airbag) light is on showing a fault on the system, this is soon to become a testable item

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror is damaged & unuseable, requires replacement

Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,010 miles

both rear brake hoses starting too perish

nsf door mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting too perish

nsf door mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 112,511 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 99,931 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 92,957 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 92,957 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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R24 JEC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R24 JEC, 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 R24 JEC registered?

R24 JEC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R24 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 JEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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