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R264 YYC

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,203 mi
Last recorded209,203 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 YYC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 209,203 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Hand brake button sticks intermittently

OSF level sensor snapped

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Pass 27 Nov 2009 204,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to see front or rearpads through wheels

Fail 17 Nov 2009 204,976 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to see front or rearpads through wheels

Pass 31 Oct 2008 202,928 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Oct 2008 202,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 200,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 197,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 190,406 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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R264 YYC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R264 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.

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What year was R264 YYC registered?

R264 YYC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R264 YYC safe to buy?

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