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R416 HAX

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

236,571 mi
Last recorded236,571 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 HAX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 236,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 230,331 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 224,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

crack in screen outside of swept area

Pass 7 Feb 2011 222,052 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

rear of nearside outer sill rusting.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 217,575 miles

both rear sills rusted and weak.

nearside handbrake low.

oil leaks.

rear tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 217,575 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit.

oil leaks.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear sills rusted and weak.

nearside handbrake low.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 217,562 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

dent in the boot lid

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s hand brake performance is low

oil is burning on the exhaust manifold

rear of n/s outer sill is rusted and weak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 212,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 203,731 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 190,305 miles

both rear brake pipes rusted

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2006 190,305 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2005 170,390 miles

long travel on hand brake lever.

p.a.s resavoir damp.

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes rusting.

slight play in all anti-roll bar links.

wear in offside of steering rack.

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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R416 HAX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R416 HAX, 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 R416 HAX registered?

R416 HAX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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