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R858 KVV

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,544 mi
Last recorded137,544 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 KVV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 134,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear and offside front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 18 Jan 2014 133,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake pipes corroded.

non standard suspension fitted.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 133,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads very low.

Front wheels close to inner wheel arches on lock.

Movement in o/s/r hub.

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

non standard suspension fitted.

tyre size (235/50 zr18)

Pass 17 May 2010 119,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link grease gaiters split

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wipers split

both rear brakes binding slightly

child seat fitted to rear time of test

slight play in both rear hub mounting bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2009 103,724 miles

both front shocks damp and weak

both rear anti roll bar drop links worn

front brake discs worn

offside rear secondary sidelight inop

rear brake flexi hoses perishing

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 20 May 2008 87,374 miles

dampness around front shocks

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front road wheel slightly out of shape

nearside rear road wheel slightly out of shape

offside rear road wheel slightly out of shape

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,960 miles

front and rear brake discs have slight wear

steering rack has slight play in the offside inner joint

Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,634 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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R858 KVV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R858 KVV, 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 R858 KVV registered?

R858 KVV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R858 KVV safe to buy?

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