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R659 UYX

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,745 mi
Last recorded184,745 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 UYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 184,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f light hight sensor rod broken off

Pass 17 May 2007 177,363 miles

Load level sensor for headlights broken

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

O/S/F and N/S/F gaiters adrift from anti roll bar link ball jionts

O/S/F and N/S/F shock absorber bump stops adrift

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

Rear registration plate in poor condition.

Fail 16 May 2007 177,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Level sensor for headlamps broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F and N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiters adrift

O/S/F and N/S/F bump stops on shock absorbers adrift.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 170,283 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 170,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R659 UYX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R659 UYX, 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 R659 UYX registered?

R659 UYX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R659 UYX safe to buy?

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