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R686 WRK

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,757 mi
Last recorded179,757 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 WRK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 179,757 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear facing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven and deep cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation inside both headlamps

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 175,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

traction control light on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 175,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

traction control light on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 171,257 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear near fuel tank both front to rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

Pass 28 Mar 2013 165,283 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 165,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 158,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion nearside rear inner sill and jacking point recommend attention

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

offside rear brake pipes near fuel tank corroding difficult to assess due to access

Fail 6 Apr 2012 158,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 149,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 141,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 133,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 125,689 miles

battery went flat during test

offside front lower arm position sensor broken

Pass 16 Feb 2007 116,166 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 116,166 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 106,468 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 106,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R686 WRK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R686 WRK, 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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R686 WRK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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