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R494 NFP

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

163,440 mi
Last recorded163,440 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 NFP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 163,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 163,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill + cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill + cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,913 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 159,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 165,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal fuel pipes rear of car corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 15 Oct 2015 155,979 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal fuel pipes rear of car corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 17 Nov 2014 153,376 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlight lenses fading

fuel pipes corroded on floor area

Fail 17 Nov 2014 153,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlight lenses fading

fuel pipes corroded on floor area

Pass 8 Nov 2013 149,433 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 149,428 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 145,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both main brake pipes slighty corroded

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 145,380 miles

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

both main brake pipes slighty corroded

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2012 144,381 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2012 144,377 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2011 138,684 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 138,680 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,376 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 133,371 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 126,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 122,764 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 122,764 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2006 119,664 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish on shoulders

both rear tyres close to wear limit

front inner disc pads appear low

signs of oil leak at front of engine ,or on power steering

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 21 Dec 2006 119,664 miles

all tyres starting to perish on shoulders

both rear tyres close to wear limit

front inner disc pads appear low

signs of oil leak at front of engine ,or on power steering

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2006 114,201 miles

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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R494 NFP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R494 NFP, 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 R494 NFP registered?

R494 NFP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R494 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 NFP shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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