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B2 BLB

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2763cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,648 mi
Last recorded127,648 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 BLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,763cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 127,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 124,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 119,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play from o/s/f steering arm

Pass 9 Jun 2010 116,111 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,520 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 107,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 99,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,642 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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B2 BLB is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B2 BLB, 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 B2 BLB registered?

B2 BLB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B2 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 BLB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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