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R868 OCD

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,609 mi
Last recorded139,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 OCD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 139,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,590 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 139,579 miles

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 136,511 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 136,302 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 127,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 116,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 104,258 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 104,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 77,646 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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R868 OCD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R868 OCD, 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 R868 OCD registered?

R868 OCD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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