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FNZ 8009

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,107 mi
Last recorded115,107 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 8009
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,780 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 112,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,422 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides/ upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides/ upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,985 miles

Strongly adv, Damp around power steering hoses, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres close to legal limit, n/s/f anti roll bar-link cover split, Suspect,Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing,Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 95,985 miles

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

Strongly adv, Damp around power steering hoses, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres close to legal limit, n/s/f anti roll bar-link cover split, Suspect,Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing,Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 87,577 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 78,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,750 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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FNZ 8009 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FNZ 8009, 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 FNZ 8009 registered?

FNZ 8009 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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