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R621 HUP

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,999 mi
Last recorded159,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 HUP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 159,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 152,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 150,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 148,756 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 147,463 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 145,905 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 145,905 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Play in front suspension lower front (curved) arm inner bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2013 144,175 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

wipers x2

Fail 7 Nov 2013 144,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

wipers x2

Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,304 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

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

Nearside front tyre has deteriation on the outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre has slight damage within the tread

Nearside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre has wear on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has deteriation on the outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has wear on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has wear on the outer edge

Offside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside front tyre has wear on the outer edge

Offside rear tyre has wear on the inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 141,190 miles

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

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

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

Airbag lamp illuminated

Nearside front tyre has deteriation on both edges 23545r17

Nearside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre has wear on the outer edge

Offside front tyre has deteriation on both edges 23545r17

Offside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside front tyre has wear on the outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 136,536 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

Front brake discs have wear

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

Nearside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Fail 5 Dec 2011 136,533 miles

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

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

Airbag lamp illuminated

Front brake discs have wear

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

Nearside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

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

Offside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2010 131,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,074 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jan 2010 127,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 120,497 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

air bag fault warning lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2007 110,915 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged rear number plate de-laminating

long travel on parking brake lever

offside rear tyre has under-inflation damage to inner sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2007 110,915 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged rear number plate de-laminating

long travel on parking brake lever

offside rear tyre has under-inflation damage to inner sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,113 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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R621 HUP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R621 HUP, 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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R621 HUP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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