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FXZ 3110

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,808 mi
Last recorded142,808 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 3110
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 142,808 miles

Centre Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm on offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 141,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,450 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 9 Nov 2011 110,041 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 110,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,989 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 97,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,507 miles

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

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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FXZ 3110 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXZ 3110, 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 FXZ 3110?

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What year was FXZ 3110 registered?

FXZ 3110 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is FXZ 3110 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXZ 3110 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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