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R663 KBX

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 KBX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,570 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 111,548 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,359 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,359 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,199 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,084 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,388 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,124 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,469 miles

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%)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,469 miles

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%)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,838 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs moreso on inner surface,s.

Creaking from brakes when operated.

Squeaking from hand brake when operated on brake tester.

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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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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