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733 CPK

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration733 CPK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,098 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,452 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 90,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,221 miles

BOOT LID; not latching closed

DOOR MIRROR; passenger side, cowling missing

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TYRE CONDITION; has a nail in its tread > nearside rear

TYRE CONDITION; worn close to the legal limit > nearside rear

Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

BOOT LID; not latching closed

DOOR MIRROR; passenger side, cowling missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TYRE CONDITION; has a nail in its tread > nearside rear

TYRE CONDITION; worn close to the legal limit > nearside rear

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,809 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,545 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,161 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,161 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2010 55,452 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,452 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low tone horn not working

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight smear wipers

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,719 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,152 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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733 CPK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 733 CPK, 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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733 CPK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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