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R957 JBW

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,914 mi
Last recorded177,914 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 JBW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 177,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 177,914 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 164,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 154,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,307 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

centre silencer heatshield insecure and rattling

coolant and p.a.s fluid leaks but cannot see how bad due to undertray being fitted, recommend further investigation

Fail 21 Mar 2011 144,306 miles

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre silencer heatshield insecure and rattling

coolant and p.a.s fluid leaks but cannot see how bad due to undertray being fitted, recommend further investigation

Pass 25 Mar 2010 132,792 miles

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

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

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 120,469 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 109,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning lamp on

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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R957 JBW is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R957 JBW, 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 R957 JBW registered?

R957 JBW is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R957 JBW safe to buy?

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