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R59 SWR

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,283 mi
Last recorded137,283 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 SWR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 137,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 129,342 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

n/s &o/s headlights poor beam image

n/s washer inoperative

Fail 15 Feb 2011 129,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop lamp inoperative

n/s &o/s headlights poor beam image

n/s washer inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,805 miles

slight movement nsr lower suspenion arm

Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,468 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 110,468 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 105,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 105,779 miles

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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R59 SWR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue 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 R59 SWR, 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 R59 SWR registered?

R59 SWR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R59 SWR safe to buy?

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