MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
number plates starting to disfigure
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
number plates starting to disfigure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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R656 OSR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver 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 R656 OSR, 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 R656 OSR registered?
R656 OSR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R656 OSR safe to buy?
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