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H14 FRS

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,712 mi
Last recorded82,712 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 FRS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm of two. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm of two. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front water in headlamp.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,555 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,358 miles

heatshield insecure

wear on discs

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,141 miles

rear heatshield insecure

slight low effort on offside handbrake

wear on rear discs

Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear heatshield insecure

slight low effort on offside handbrake

wear on rear discs

Pass 20 May 2015 80,614 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,402 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,402 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2013 80,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,308 miles

wear on discs

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,136 miles

airbag ligth on

Pass 15 May 2010 80,015 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on brake discs

whitlight bulbs fitted to front side lights

Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,976 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag ligth on

sligth low effort on offside handbrake

wear on discs

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,967 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 21 May 2007 79,721 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 79,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on diff

Pass 23 May 2006 77,029 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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H14 FRS is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H14 FRS, 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 H14 FRS registered?

H14 FRS is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is H14 FRS safe to buy?

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