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R867 TGF

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,474 mi
Last recorded202,474 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 TGF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 202,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 188,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 171,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 158,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 148,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 133,982 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 122,655 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

asr sensor ( electronic stability ) on front o/s lower suspension arm disconected.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 112,385 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 112,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 91,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,580 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres 3mm

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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R867 TGF is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R867 TGF, 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 R867 TGF registered?

R867 TGF is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R867 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R867 TGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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