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S790 RNX

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,214 mi
Last recorded105,214 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 RNX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 105,214 miles

1.power steering oil leak.2.front brake pads worn .3.n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 105,214 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

1.power steering oil leak.2.front brake pads worn .3.n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,824 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 103,748 miles

Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,717 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,858 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 93,984 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S790 RNX 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 62.5%.

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 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 S790 RNX, 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 S790 RNX registered?

S790 RNX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S790 RNX safe to buy?

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