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R485 LPH

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,507 mi
Last recorded144,507 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 LPH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 144,507 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met advise service/repair

undertrays and cover sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2017

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

engine and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 May 2017

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

engine and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015
Pass 30 Jul 2014 129,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,710 miles

rear brake pads low

slight corrison on brake pipes

slight corrison on fuel pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2013 124,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

slight corrison on brake pipes

slight corrison on fuel pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,374 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise brake pedal creaping

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise brake pedal creaping

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,428 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 107,428 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 16 Aug 2010 96,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,340 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,083 miles

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

advanced travel handbrake

airbag light on

exhaust system getting rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2008 87,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advanced travel handbrake

airbag light on

exhaust system getting rusty

heavy perishing nearside rear tyre

heavy rust front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2007 83,548 miles

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

spare tyre weak = cords exsposed on shuolder

Fail 16 Aug 2007 83,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 76,333 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perished on side walls

O/s hand brake effort low

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R485 LPH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R485 LPH, 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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R485 LPH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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