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R872 AFM

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,673 mi
Last recorded145,673 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 AFM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 145,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 140,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 134,737 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 125,675 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 114,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 114,258 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 114,192 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 152,189 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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R872 AFM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R872 AFM, 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 R872 AFM registered?

R872 AFM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R872 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 AFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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