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R619 WLO

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 WLO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 142,403 miles

Both rear tyres showing unevan ware

Damage to offside rear veiw mirror caseing

Fail 11 Sep 2010 142,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyre showing unevan ware on edges

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

damage to offside rear view mirror casing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 138,265 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Spare tyre defective

damage to rear numberplate light holder

Pass 29 Aug 2008 135,239 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake pad warning light is on

Fail 29 Aug 2008 135,239 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake pad warning light is on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 131,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 126,127 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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R619 WLO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R619 WLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R619 WLO registered?

R619 WLO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R619 WLO safe to buy?

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