MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
650,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
both rear brake hoses are perished
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear number plate faded.
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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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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