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R736 FDL

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 FDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 134,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2006 125,615 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

MNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2006 125,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear outer side light inoperative

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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R736 FDL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R736 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R736 FDL?

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What year was R736 FDL registered?

R736 FDL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R736 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R736 FDL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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