MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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R508 MUD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R508 MUD, 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 R508 MUD registered?
R508 MUD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R508 MUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R508 MUD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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