MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheelbearings may be worn. Noise during test drive. Too Much suspension play to allow proper testing of bearings
Unable to find centre rear seat belt buckle
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R602 BDM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R602 BDM, 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 R602 BDM registered?
R602 BDM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R602 BDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R602 BDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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