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R71 VYX

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,383 mi
Last recorded72,383 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 VYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,383 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,060 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,985 miles

n/s/f door handle somtimes sticks when opened from inside

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,470 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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R71 VYX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue 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 R71 VYX, 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 R71 VYX registered?

R71 VYX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R71 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 VYX 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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