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R456 JTN

1998 BMW 528

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

208,637 mi
Last recorded208,637 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 JTN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 208,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 200,953 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 193,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 184,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 175,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 164,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 157,868 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 157,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 151,896 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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R456 JTN is a 1998 BMW 528 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R456 JTN, 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 R456 JTN registered?

R456 JTN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R456 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 JTN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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