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R680 WLA

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,017 mi
Last recorded73,017 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 WLA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 69,311 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 69,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,097 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes in genral.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,041 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Slight corrosion to brake pipes in genral.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,619 miles

brake pad warning light stays on but pads not worn low

surface corrosion to brake pads in genral

Fail 7 Sep 2006 59,619 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light stays on.(pads not worn low)

surface corrosion to brake pipes in genral

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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R680 WLA 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 50%.

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 R680 WLA, 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 R680 WLA registered?

R680 WLA is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R680 WLA safe to buy?

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