MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipes waxoyled
plastic covers on lower outer sills
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on edges
slight engine oil leak
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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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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