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R787 GEU

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,277 mi
Last recorded149,277 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 GEU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 149,277 miles

both front discs worn with lip close to lim its

both rear tyres worn inner edge close to limits

front no plate degraded close to limit

front sus arm bushes worn

hand/brake imbalance

n/s rear inner disc pitted condition

rear brakes imbalance

Pass 8 Dec 2009 143,334 miles

airbag light is on

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2009 143,327 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

airbag light is on

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2008 130,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 118,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,783 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 111,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

interrior mirror missing

rear centre seat belt catch missing

Pass 2 May 2006 106,917 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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R787 GEU is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R787 GEU, 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 R787 GEU registered?

R787 GEU is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R787 GEU safe to buy?

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