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R501 NFP

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,368 mi
Last recorded99,368 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 NFP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 99,368 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2019 99,341 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both fuel pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,583 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,220 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 91,220 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,359 miles

Nearside Front tyrte worn on inner and outter edges and sidewall damaged

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,422 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and worn on inner and outter edges

Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and worn on inner and outter edges

Fail 14 Feb 2014 85,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

offside front wheel damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

offside front wheel damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2013 83,271 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,291 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front wheel damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs worn

offside rear and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2012 81,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front wheel damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs worn

offside rear and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,714 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,709 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside front wheels and tyres damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,709 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front wheels and tyres damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,650 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 71,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 69,231 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 691,309 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,065 miles

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

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

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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R501 NFP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R501 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 R501 NFP registered?

R501 NFP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R501 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 NFP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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