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R652 AJN

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,621 mi
Last recorded160,621 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 AJN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 160,621 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 152,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 152,353 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 148,585 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 141,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 141,638 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 131,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 122,303 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 109,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 99,361 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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R652 AJN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R652 AJN, 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 R652 AJN registered?

R652 AJN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R652 AJN safe to buy?

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