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UME 528

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,151 mi
Last recorded163,151 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUME 528
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 163,151 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 156,248 miles

Both front brake hoses have slight cracking.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 152,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 152,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 149,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 141,648 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 141,648 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 133,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,238 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 92,171 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 85,628 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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UME 528 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UME 528, 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

How do I check the history of UME 528?

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What year was UME 528 registered?

UME 528 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is UME 528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UME 528 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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