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R154 WLO

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,819 mi
Last recorded193,819 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 WLO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 193,819 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 193,819 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 188,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 183,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 183,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 178,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 174,637 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 168,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 160,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 157,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 150,778 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 150,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Headlamps have NOW been adjusted

offside handbrake effort alot less than nearside but passing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 136,563 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 120,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 104,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 88,044 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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R154 WLO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R154 WLO, 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 R154 WLO registered?

R154 WLO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R154 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 WLO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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