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R794 UYX

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 UYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

engine covers fitted limited view

fluid on power steering feed pipes and steering rack recommend attention

interior mirror very loose,recommend attention

nsf and osf antiroll bar link gaitors split

nsf and osf lower suspension arns forward bushes soft

nsr tyre perishing/radail cracks and worn on inner edge

osf tyre bald on edges,main tread pattern legal,cuts in tread and nails in tyre/recommend replacement

rear brake discs corroding/pitted

slight play in osr and nsr suspension arms upper rearmost ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,348 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks,engine covers fitted limited view of components

osf side light dim

power steering feed pipes,pump and rack damp

rear brake balance poor

rear brake hoses perishing slightly

slight play in nsr upper suspension ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads seem low

slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,575 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

full engine under tray fitted limited view of components

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

power steering pump and feed pipes damp,recommend attention

slight play osr lower hub bush

Fail 24 Jun 2008 89,575 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

full engine under tray fitted limited view of components

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

power steering pump and feed pipes damp,recommend attention

slight play osr lower hub bush

Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,324 miles

see advice sheet no.553547077157, issued 26/06/2007

Fail 26 Jun 2007 86,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower efficiency o/s/r handbrake

Pass 29 Jun 2006 83,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

lower efficiency o/s/r handbrake

oil leak

play in o/s/r hub lower bush - JUST ACCEPTABLE

washer pipes leaking & repaired

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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R794 UYX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R794 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.

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R794 UYX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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