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R753 BBJ

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,603 mi
Last recorded173,603 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 173,603 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 173,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 152,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 150,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 143,141 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 143,141 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 136,204 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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R753 BBJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R753 BBJ, 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 R753 BBJ registered?

R753 BBJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R753 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 BBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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