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E6 ARW

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,776 mi
Last recorded158,776 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 ARW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 158,776 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 158,776 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 152,686 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 152,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 151,148 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 151,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front sidelamp dim

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack weeping oil

Fail 2 Nov 2009 142,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front sidelamp dim

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 5 Mar 2008 125,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 109,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

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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E6 ARW is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E6 ARW, 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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E6 ARW is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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