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5375KPY

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5375KPY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,173 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,781 miles

rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 53,760 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 May 2009 53,759 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,931 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 51,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,899 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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5375KPY 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 5375KPY, 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 5375KPY registered?

5375KPY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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