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R486 KPE

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 KPE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 104,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,024 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 16 Sep 2021 91,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,000 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,622 miles

parking brake only just met limit

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,384 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,405 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,869 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 63,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,382 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 57,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,160 miles

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

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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R486 KPE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R486 KPE, 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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What year was R486 KPE registered?

R486 KPE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R486 KPE safe to buy?

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