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R876 URX

1998 BMW 528

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,213 mi
Last recorded157,213 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 URX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 157,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on outside

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 150,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 150,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 142,236 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 142,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 135,673 miles

Both front tyres are scuffed on the outer edges

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil level is on the minimum mark

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 135,673 miles

Both front tyres are scuffed on the outer edges

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil level is on the minimum mark

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 126,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 126,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 120,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 112,976 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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R876 URX is a 1998 BMW 528 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R876 URX, 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 R876 URX registered?

R876 URX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R876 URX safe to buy?

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