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R794 JGF

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,008 mi
Last recorded105,008 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 JGF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,008 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 105,008 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,684 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 89,051 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,741 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 80,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,134 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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R794 JGF is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green 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 R794 JGF, 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 R794 JGF registered?

R794 JGF is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is R794 JGF safe to buy?

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