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R182 NPN

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,475 mi
Last recorded203,475 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 NPN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 203,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and wearing on inner shoulders.

offside rear shock absorber has negligable damping effect.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 203,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and wearing on inner shoulders.

offside rear shock absorber has negligable damping effect.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 199,608 miles

Airbag fault light illuminated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drivers seat side plastic trim broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front stability control link rod broken

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 199,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag fault light illuminated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drivers seat side plastic trim broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front stability control link rod broken

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 191,508 miles

air bag light stays on

both front brake calipers slight noise

both front headlamps starting to mist and beam patterns slightly weak

nearside front suspension lower rear arm outer ball joint cover boot starting to split

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to split

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

power steering pipes damp- no leak

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel slight damage

Pass 3 Nov 2009 178,992 miles

both front headlamps starting to mist and beam patterns slightly weak

both front shock absorbers slightly weak

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

power steering pipes damp

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2008 164,102 miles

air bag light stays on

headlamps starting to mist and beam patterns slightly weak

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear coil spring starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2007 150,309 miles

air bag light stays on

both headlamps starting to mist

handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear suspension top arm outer ball joint slight play

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2006 132,175 miles

air bag light stays on

both front headlamp glasses starting to mist

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

offside front headlamp beam pattern getting weak

offside rear hub to lower wishbone bushes starting to wear

power steering pipes slightly damp

slight play in steering rack

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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R182 NPN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R182 NPN, 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 R182 NPN registered?

R182 NPN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R182 NPN safe to buy?

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