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R952 KAN

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,558 mi
Last recorded150,558 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 KAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 150,655 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 149,153 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 149,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 142,492 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 142,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 137,571 miles

b0th handbrake efficiencies low

Fail 23 Aug 2008 137,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

b0th handbrake efficiencies low

Fail 21 Apr 2007 129,910 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 129,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 123,148 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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R952 KAN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R952 KAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R952 KAN registered?

R952 KAN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R952 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 KAN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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