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R585 ATR

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,103 mi
Last recorded186,103 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 ATR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 186,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 186,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 185,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 182,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,453 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 171,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 171,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 168,092 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 161,231 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low outer edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 161,231 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low outer edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 149,902 miles

deterioration susp.and axle components.

deterioration tow bar socket bracket.

minor damage wheel rims.

oil leak.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 141,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 141,422 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 121,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 121,428 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 112,908 miles

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

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

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 100,576 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 100,446 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion exhaust system and components.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,591 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 88,577 miles

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

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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R585 ATR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R585 ATR, 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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R585 ATR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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