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R699 RRW

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,158 mi
Last recorded173,158 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 RRW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 173,158 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Jan 2014 160,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jan 2013 149,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 14 Jan 2013 149,056 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 11 Jan 2012 140,229 miles

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

cover & shields not allowing full inspection

n/s front wheel slight damage

Fail 6 Oct 2011 138,282 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 10 Sep 2010 131,587 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 129,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Jul 2009 114,830 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

sil covers and undershields fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 114,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

sil covers and undershields fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 100,302 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2008 100,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,798 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 90,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,301 miles

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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R699 RRW is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R699 RRW, 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 R699 RRW registered?

R699 RRW is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R699 RRW safe to buy?

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