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R512 FND

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,783 mi
Last recorded144,783 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 FND
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 144,783 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 138,838 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 131,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 127,384 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 127,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 122,532 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F outer side light inop

Fail 23 Mar 2017 119,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F outer side light inop

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,947 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 115,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 110,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 110,140 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,627 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,475 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 98,475 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,237 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,389 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 85,389 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,712 miles

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

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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R512 FND 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 65.2%.

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 R512 FND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R512 FND registered?

R512 FND is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R512 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 FND shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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