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R64 GJE

1998 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,129 mi
Last recorded156,129 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 GJE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,129 miles

Coolant Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 156,129 miles

Coolant Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 150,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 146,858 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 146,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 138,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 129,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 129,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,319 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 110,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 110,333 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen.

o/s/f anti roll-bar link pin bushes split and perished.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,190 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,214 miles

front brake pads low.os & ns rear suspension mounting bushes starting to split.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,370 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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R64 GJE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R64 GJE, 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

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What year was R64 GJE registered?

R64 GJE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R64 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R64 GJE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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