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R469 ABH

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,175 mi
Last recorded199,175 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 ABH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 199,175 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 199,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 198,313 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 189,944 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 183,828 miles

n/s/f washer not working

srs light on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 183,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f washer not working

srs light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 180,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2011 180,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 175,993 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 175,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 161,472 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 161,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 150,089 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 150,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 142,116 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 142,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 137,025 miles

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

h brakke needs slight attention

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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R469 ABH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R469 ABH, 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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R469 ABH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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