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R61 GEW

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,852 mi
Last recorded155,852 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 GEW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 155,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both headlamps have a yellow substance applied to headlamp lenses

Pass 10 Feb 2020 152,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 151,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,529 miles

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,145 miles

off side front tyre low on edge

off side rear tyre flat

Fail 16 Jan 2017 149,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

off side front tyre low on edge

off side rear tyre flat

Pass 20 Jan 2016 147,234 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 145,244 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 145,240 miles

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

low reading off side rear handbrake

off side rear handbrake shoes noisy when spining wheel

Pass 29 Jan 2014 141,949 miles

slight play off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 139,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front screen damage

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

under wheel arches covered

Fail 2 Jan 2013 139,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front screen damage

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

under wheel arches covered

Pass 3 Jan 2012 136,145 miles

dampness around rear diff

oil leaks

surface corrosion to both sides front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Jan 2012 136,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

dampness around rear diff

oil leaks

surface corrosion to both sides front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Dec 2010 133,060 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 130,151 miles

TESTED IN VERY WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 125,668 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 116,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 107,836 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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R61 GEW is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R61 GEW, 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 R61 GEW registered?

R61 GEW is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R61 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 GEW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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