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R235 FND

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,908 mi
Last recorded147,908 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 FND
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 147,908 miles

Headlamps faded & rear coil springs rusty. under-trays & covers fitted.

o/s/r anti-roll bar linkage slight play. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear. o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play. n/s/f tyre slight wear close to limit.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 147,908 miles

Headlamps faded & rear coil springs rusty. under-trays & covers fitted.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r anti-roll bar linkage slight play. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear. o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play. n/s/f tyre slight wear close to limit.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 143,447 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 143,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 136,268 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 136,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 122,099 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 122,099 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 115,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 115,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R235 FND is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R235 FND, 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 R235 FND registered?

R235 FND is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R235 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 FND shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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