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R603 JPK

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,887 mi
Last recorded168,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 JPK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 168,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 156,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 153,972 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2010 153,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 151,076 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 151,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 146,294 miles

air bag warning light on

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 146,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light on

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 143,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 143,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R603 JPK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R603 JPK, 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 R603 JPK registered?

R603 JPK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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