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WEW 246

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,794 mi
Last recorded145,794 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEW 246
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 145,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible and offside have aftermarket Hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 144,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 136,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 130,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 125,385 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 113,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

AIR/BAG/LIGHT/ON

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,350 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 92,830 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 92,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 80,130 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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WEW 246 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WEW 246, 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 WEW 246 registered?

WEW 246 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is WEW 246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEW 246 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WEW 246 have outstanding finance?

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