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R765 UYX

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,147 mi
Last recorded177,147 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 UYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 177,147 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low.

Slight play in all 4 anti roll bar links.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 171,176 miles

n/s rear outer sill corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2012 161,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 153,315 miles

brake warning lights on

front discs lipped

front no plate marked

nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2011

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning lights on

front discs lipped

front no plate marked

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2010 145,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 144,556 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,911 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2007 120,479 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 120,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear tyres smooth on inner edges,advise replacement

Pass 4 Jan 2006 112,959 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES (JUST IN LEGAL REQUIREMENT)

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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R765 UYX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R765 UYX, 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

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What year was R765 UYX registered?

R765 UYX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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