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R885 MAP

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,421 mi
Last recorded105,421 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 MAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 105,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust clamps deteriorated

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

fuel tank retaining straps slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

coolant level low

fuel tank retaining straps slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 89,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFT HAND DRIVE HEAD LIGHTS FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 85,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,718 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,029 miles

Centre Front engine oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,795 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,287 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,493 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 56,492 miles

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

Both front wishbone oil filled bushes show signs of weeping.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 52,224 miles

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

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

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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R885 MAP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R885 MAP, 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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R885 MAP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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