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ExpiredMileage
139,088 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front nsf front arm slight play in bush
Nearside Front nsf headlight aim just within tolerance cannot adjust.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear both rear tyres 3mm and very perished on sidewalls
Rear park brake only just met requirements
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front nsf front arm slight play in bush
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear both rear tyres 3mm and very perished on sidewalls
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Airbag warning light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
225/45R17 94Y
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
parking brake readings oscillating heavily
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear 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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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R383 CET is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R383 CET, 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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R383 CET is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 February 1998.
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