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R212 UWG

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 UWG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 May 2010 98,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,409 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 96,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 93,405 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 93,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2007 90,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 90,328 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 83,133 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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R212 UWG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green 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 R212 UWG, 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 R212 UWG registered?

R212 UWG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R212 UWG safe to buy?

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