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9318WY50

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration9318WY50
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Oil leak differential. ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjustable. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjustable. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Oil leak differential. ()

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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9318WY50 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 9318WY50, 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

How do I check the history of 9318WY50?

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What year was 9318WY50 registered?

9318WY50 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is 9318WY50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9318WY50 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 9318WY50 have outstanding finance?

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