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S413 XRJ

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,359 mi
Last recorded136,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS413 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,359 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 136,357 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 134,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Condensation in light unit (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Condensation in light unit (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective Poly V belt badly cracked (2.3.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 flexible hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across rear axle when parking brake applied (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake efficiency low, may need attention

Heat shield over tailpipe silencer loose and rattling

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At connection to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At connection to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,024 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 131,024 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,445 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 122,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 122,381 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,367 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 117,365 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,038 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,043 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 108,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 101,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,751 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Fail 5 Feb 2008 92,674 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 25 Sep 2006 85,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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S413 XRJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S413 XRJ, 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 S413 XRJ registered?

S413 XRJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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