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R228 WLD

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 WLD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,372 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 50,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,035 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,035 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,956 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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R228 WLD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R228 WLD, 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 R228 WLD registered?

R228 WLD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R228 WLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 WLD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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