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R686 JFR

1998 BMW 528

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,411 mi
Last recorded67,411 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 JFR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,711 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,444 miles

nearside and offside front indicators faded slightly

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper track control arms

Fail 25 Apr 2008 59,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside and offside front indicators faded slightly

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper track control arms

Pass 8 May 2007 56,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 54,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 47,285 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limits. both front tyres have cracks in tread

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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R686 JFR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R686 JFR, 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 R686 JFR registered?

R686 JFR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R686 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 JFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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