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R439 MNR

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,910 mi
Last recorded170,910 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 MNR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 170,910 miles

front tyres near limit

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear tyres on limit

Fail 14 Jun 2010 170,909 miles

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

front tyres near limit

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear tyres on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2009 163,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 163,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 156,124 miles

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

hand brake slight imbalance may need attention at later date .

Pass 5 Jun 2007 150,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 144,616 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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R439 MNR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R439 MNR, 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 R439 MNR registered?

R439 MNR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R439 MNR safe to buy?

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