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A1 UAJ

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UAJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,958 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,743 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,653 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,605 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,133 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 53,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,241 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,806 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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A1 UAJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 UAJ, 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 A1 UAJ?

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What year was A1 UAJ registered?

A1 UAJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is A1 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 UAJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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