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R589 VYX

1998 BMW 8 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 8 Series93,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 VYX
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,045 miles

front to rear fuel pipe is very badly corroded

front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,202 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,300 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,583 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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R589 VYX is a 1998 BMW 8 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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What year was R589 VYX registered?

R589 VYX is a 1998 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R589 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 VYX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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