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R916 PDD

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,596 mi
Last recorded187,596 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 PDD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 187,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 168,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 158,915 miles

front registration plate cracked

headlamps slightly dull - lens cloudly

nsf tyre wearing outer shoulder

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear subframe mounting bushes perished

some play in rear anti-roll bar links

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2009 151,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

osr tyre pressure low (nail in tyre)

rear registartion plate deteriorating

rear subframe mounting bushes perishing

some play in both anti-roll bar links

surface corrosion on brake pipes (front & rear)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 151,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

osr tyre pressure low (nail in tyre)

rear registartion plate deteriorating

rear subframe mounting bushes perishing

slight leak from power steering hose (fluid level low)

some play in both anti-roll bar links

surface corrosion on brake pipes (front & rear)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 145,421 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 138,465 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 126,679 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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R916 PDD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R916 PDD, 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 R916 PDD registered?

R916 PDD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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