MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner side light inoperative
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
brake pipes rusty
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
play in steering rack and column
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Inner side light inoperative
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
brake pipes rusty
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
play in steering rack and column
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front and rear brake hoses perishing
both rear coil springs rusty
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
play in steering rack and arms
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle and engine bay components due to covers
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front and rear brake hoses perishing
both rear coil springs rusty
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
play in steering rack and arms
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle and engine bay components due to covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake hoses perishing
both rear inner sill/floor area rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres outer walls perishing and tread worn on edges
both rear brake hoses perishing
both rear inner sill/floor area rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear sill lips.unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted
offside and nearside headlight aims slightly low
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres feathering on inside edge
inner sills rusty
play in steering rack
side skirts fitted
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside inner sill areas corroded
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside inner sill areas corroded
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
corrosion forming on rear sills
offside rear tyre outer wall cut
slight play in rack
steering rack damp
unable to check brake fluid level
unable to fully inspect vehicle due to covers
unable to inspect rear seats and belts
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
unable to fully underside of vehicle due to floor and engine covers fitted
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front and rear brake calipers creeking when foot brake is applied
offside steering rack boot damp with oil but has no visable signs of leakage
unable to fully check outer sills and underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted
Both rear sills by jacking joints are showing signs of corrosion
Brakes creak on application (pads in saddle dry)
Inner front brake discs corroded and not in full contact with the pads
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
O/S steering rack leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake efficiency is very close to a fail (16%)
O/S steering rack leaking
Both rear sills by jacking joints are showing signs of corrosion
Brakes creak on application (pads in saddle dry)
Inner front brake discs corroded and not in full contact with the pads
Parking brake efficiency is very close to a fail (16%)
Corrosion on front brake discs moreso on inner surface,s.
Creaking from brakes when operated.
Squeaking from hand brake when operated on brake tester.
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R663 KBX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R663 KBX, 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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R663 KBX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 May 1998.
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