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R607 AKR

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,974 mi
Last recorded70,974 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 AKR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,974 miles

Near side front anti roll bar droplink dust cover split.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 70,974 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side front anti roll bar droplink dust cover split.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,740 miles

Near side front shock absorber slightly leaking.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Nov 2007 66,740 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Near side front shock absorber slightly leaking.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,252 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 59,707 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 59,707 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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R607 AKR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R607 AKR, 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 R607 AKR registered?

R607 AKR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R607 AKR safe to buy?

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