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R511 BBH

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,334 mi
Last recorded178,334 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 BBH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 178,334 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 169,238 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

side body and sill damage

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2016 169,198 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

side body and sill damage

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2015 161,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 153,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 149,553 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2013 149,553 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 148,095 miles

SRS light on

Fail 9 Feb 2011 143,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 143,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 139,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake backplates corroded but not insecure.

both rear tyres wearing @ inner edges.

exhaust front heat sheild rattling.

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f. level sensor broken.

plastic sheilds fitted to both front floor undersides.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 139,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake backplates corroded but not insecure.

both rear tyres wearing @ inner edges.

exhaust front heat sheild rattling.

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f. level sensor broken.

plastic sheilds fitted to both front floor undersides.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 128,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 121,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 121,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 112,089 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 112,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Park brake effort low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 100,972 miles

Child seat O/S/R - belt not checked

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

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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R511 BBH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R511 BBH, 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 R511 BBH registered?

R511 BBH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R511 BBH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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