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R432 JFD

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,253 mi
Last recorded170,253 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 JFD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 170,253 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 167,217 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 167,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 164,508 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes waxoyled

plastic covers on lower outer sills

Fail 27 Apr 2015 164,508 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes waxoyled

plastic covers on lower outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2014 160,595 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 160,595 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 149,891 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level may be low

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Powers steering reservoir hose sweating

Various brake pipes corroding e.g. offside rear at sill-end & nearside rear transverse section. Not all pipes readily visible and some previously greased; presume corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2013 149,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level may be low

Powers steering reservoir hose sweating

Various brake pipes corroding e.g. offside rear at sill-end & nearside rear transverse section. Not all pipes readily visible and some previously greased; presume corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2012 141,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,827 miles

Edges wear- rear tyres

General pitting / corrosion- brake and fuel pipes

Some movement in offside front, front track control arm front mount. (requires panel removal for better inspection)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 124,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 124,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,491 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 113,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 100,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 78,621 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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R432 JFD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R432 JFD, 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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R432 JFD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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