MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
airbag light on
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust heatsheilds insecure
slight fluctuation at rear brake readings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
airbag light on
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust heatsheilds insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake discs lightly corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake imbalance 36 percent
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R388 OSL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Grey 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 R388 OSL, 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 R388 OSL registered?
R388 OSL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R388 OSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R388 OSL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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