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R987 YCC

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,969 mi
Last recorded135,969 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 YCC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 135,969 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 135,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 135,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 133,097 miles

all tyres wearing on both edges

both headlamp aims dim

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside of front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2011 133,097 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on both edges

both headlamp aims dim

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside of front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,523 miles

oil leaks

rack damp

slight play n/s/r arb link

Fail 19 Aug 2010 129,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

rack damp

slight play n/s/r arb link

Pass 18 Sep 2009 121,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 117,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 115,908 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 115,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 107,172 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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R987 YCC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R987 YCC, 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 R987 YCC registered?

R987 YCC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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