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R390 ATR

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,708 mi
Last recorded119,708 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 ATR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,708 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,113 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Thorn in inner sidewall ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,101 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sills obscured by covers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 114,051 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sills obscured by covers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,748 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sills obscured by covers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,568 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sills obscured by covers

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sills obscured by covers

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,699 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Sill obscured by covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,465 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

slight inbalance on parking brake

unable to see sills covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,507 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,274 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 61,490 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 61,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,572 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,934 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 39,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 26,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,067 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,696 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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R390 ATR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R390 ATR, 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 R390 ATR registered?

R390 ATR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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