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R582 WLP

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 WLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013

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

mileage not displayed

Pass 12 Apr 2012
Pass 8 Apr 2011 146,435 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 146,435 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 138,301 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all underbody brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Jul 2008 127,621 miles

front tyres tread depth at 3mm

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2008 127,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres tread depth at 3mm

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,284 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres at 3mm

Fail 11 Jul 2007 120,284 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres at 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2006 111,873 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front discs slightly worn

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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R582 WLP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R582 WLP, 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 R582 WLP registered?

R582 WLP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R582 WLP safe to buy?

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