MOT Status
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222,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all jack point corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all jack point corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge/close to legal limit (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
offside rear inner sill/sill end cap corroded
Front Number plate damage
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low No Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Number plate damage
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit
o/s/f and n/s/f (front) suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit
o/s/f and n/s/f (front) suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
Rear of n/s sill corroded & holed
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear of n/s sill corroded & holed
Body corroded at jacking points
N/S/F brake hose twisted
o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn/deteriorated
rear tyres wearing on inner edges/heavy stepping
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn/deteriorated
rear tyres wearing on inner edges/heavy stepping
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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R853 LHT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 R853 LHT, 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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R853 LHT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 May 1998.
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