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R114 WFV

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 WFV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 149,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 149,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 139,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 139,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 28 May 2010 131,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 127,750 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2009 127,749 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 115,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 97,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 85,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R114 WFV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R114 WFV, 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

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What year was R114 WFV registered?

R114 WFV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R114 WFV safe to buy?

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