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R669 VGM

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,541 mi
Last recorded70,541 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 VGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 70,541 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,705 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,705 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,659 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,439 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 67,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 66,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,564 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 62,530 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,181 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,118 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 56,114 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,108 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 56,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.350 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.15 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 56,103 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 54,817 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 54,813 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,578 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,227 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,857 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 47,465 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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R669 VGM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R669 VGM, 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 R669 VGM registered?

R669 VGM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R669 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 VGM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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