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R481 YAL

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 YAL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm 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 Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 132,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 112,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 110,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 107,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 100,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 96,879 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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R481 YAL 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 100%.

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 R481 YAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R481 YAL?

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What year was R481 YAL registered?

R481 YAL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R481 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 YAL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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