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R67 TNP

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,649 mi
Last recorded208,649 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 TNP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 208,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s parking brake weak

o/s/f shocker damp

oil leak

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Pass 17 May 2011 198,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 197,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 187,915 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 187,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 177,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 167,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 154,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 141,955 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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R67 TNP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R67 TNP, 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 R67 TNP registered?

R67 TNP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R67 TNP safe to buy?

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