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R153 RJH

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,662 mi
Last recorded172,662 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 RJH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 172,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 165,356 miles

offside washer weak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 161,022 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 156,142 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Feb 2009 152,568 miles

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 12 Feb 2008 145,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 131,743 miles

parking permit in nearside swept area of windscreen

sill covers fitted

slight wear in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Feb 2006 118,235 miles

Some dampness in front headlamps

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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R153 RJH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R153 RJH, 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 R153 RJH registered?

R153 RJH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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