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R471 KTV

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,857 mi
Last recorded144,857 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 KTV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 144,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 131,674 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 131,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 123,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 117,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 117,336 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE TO MID SCEEN

DAMAGE TO N/S SLL

PAD LIGHT ON

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 108,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 101,515 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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R471 KTV 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 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 R471 KTV, 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 R471 KTV registered?

R471 KTV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R471 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 KTV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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