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R181 LBX

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,051 mi
Last recorded120,051 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 LBX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 120,051 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both are on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

underside corroded,sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 120,050 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin horrible noise from o/s/f brake (3.5.1g)

Offside hand brake cable in poor condition

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both are on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

underside corroded,sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 99,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 99,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,953 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,743 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 17 Jul 2010 88,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,066 miles

o/s handbrake cable slight deterioration.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 78,076 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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R181 LBX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red 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 R181 LBX, 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 R181 LBX registered?

R181 LBX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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