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R831 FRT

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,399 mi
Last recorded151,399 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 FRT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 151,399 miles

nearside rear brake hose perishing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

offside headlight image poor

offside rear parking brake low effort

oily residue on power steering pipes

rear heat shield loose

rear number plate deteriorating

x2 chips outside zone a not exceeding 40mm

Fail 28 Dec 2012 151,395 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake hose perishing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

offside headlight image poor

offside rear parking brake low effort

oily residue on power steering pipes

rear heat shield loose

rear number plate deteriorating

x2 chips outside zone a not exceeding 40mm

Fail 19 Dec 2012 151,346 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

large chip x2 in swept area not exceeding 40mm

near side rear flexi brake hose perished

near side rear tyre close to ware bars

off side front tyre close to ware bars

off side head lamp image deriorating

off side steering rack gaiter damp oily residue

oily residue around power steering pipes no visable drip

rear exhaust box heat sheild rattles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2012 151,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

large chip x2 in swept area not exceeding 40mm

near side rear flexi brake hose perished

near side rear tyre close to ware bars

off side front tyre close to ware bars

off side head lamp image deriorating

off side steering rack gaiter damp oily residue

oily residue around power steering pipes no visable drip

rear exhaust box heat sheild rattles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2011 147,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 158,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside rear anti roll bar drop link lower boot splitt

play in both rack ends

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,389 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Nov 2009 234,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 136,694 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2007 124,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 114,434 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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R831 FRT 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 63.6%.

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 R831 FRT, 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 R831 FRT registered?

R831 FRT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R831 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 FRT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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