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R794 WLD

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,477 mi
Last recorded195,477 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 195,477 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 27 Sep 2019 194,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 193,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 192,538 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 191,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 190,355 miles

slight brake bind nsf

Pass 11 Sep 2014 188,181 miles

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

brake pipes partially obscured by fuel tank and under shields preventing thorough examination

exhaust heat shields loose

new brake discs and pads fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2014 188,163 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

new brake discs and pads fitted

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

brake pipes partially obscured by fuel tank and under shields preventing thorough examination

Pass 15 Aug 2013 183,648 miles

both rear tyres perished

off side rear tyreclose to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 173,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 162,940 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 153,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 142,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 126,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 119,291 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 119,251 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres worn on inside tread

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 WLD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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