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R59 WLB

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

650,905 mi
Last recorded650,905 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 WLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 650,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension upper rear arms have slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2017 650,905 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension upper rear arms have slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,273 miles

both rear brake hoses are perished

Fail 7 Nov 2016 69,272 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear brake hoses are perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,889 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)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,658 miles

High level brake light lense deteriorated.

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

Oil residue over power steering reservoir and pipes.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 58,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level brake light lense deteriorated.

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

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Oil residue over power steering reservior and pipes.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 10 Oct 2014 58,654 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

High level brake light lense deteriorated.

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

Nearside front inner door handle broken.

Offside headlight reflector slightly insecure.

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Oil residue over power steering reservior and pipes.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 50,368 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,142 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 24,403 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 WLB is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R59 WLB, 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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R59 WLB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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