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R440 WDP

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,594 mi
Last recorded168,594 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 WDP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 168,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 164,006 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 163,986 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 158,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 151,530 miles

Advise brake and fuel pipes starting to corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 145,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED AND LIPPED

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 145,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED AND LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED AND LIPPED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 141,060 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,990 miles

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

offside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 28 Jun 2014 133,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,111 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 130,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 127,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 124,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 121,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 117,428 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

Pass 13 Jun 2008 114,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,741 miles

offside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 4 Mar 2006 106,341 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 106,151 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R440 WDP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R440 WDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R440 WDP registered?

R440 WDP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R440 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 WDP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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