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R345 GJL

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,850 mi
Last recorded156,850 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 GJL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 156,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning lamp on

rear tyres and front nearside tyre JUST legal

Fail 17 Jul 2012 156,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning lamp on

rear tyres and front nearside tyre JUST legal

Pass 12 Jul 2011 148,908 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 141,602 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 132,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 123,682 miles

front tyre treads getting low

rear tyre treads low.2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2007 118,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 112,186 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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R345 GJL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R345 GJL, 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 R345 GJL registered?

R345 GJL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R345 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 GJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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