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A3 USG

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,946 mi
Last recorded82,946 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 USG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,851 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 82,705 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 82,546 miles

Nearside Front advise tyre sidewall weathered and slight cracking

Pass 31 May 2017 82,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,695 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,714 miles

advise air bag light active

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,364 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,301 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,574 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,721 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 67,883 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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A3 USG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A3 USG, 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

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What year was A3 USG registered?

A3 USG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is A3 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 USG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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