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XAZ 5877

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,851 mi
Last recorded149,851 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 5877
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 147,498 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 145,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 140,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 136,395 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 126,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 101,288 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,488 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 98,488 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 96,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 90,677 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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XAZ 5877 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XAZ 5877, 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 XAZ 5877?

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What year was XAZ 5877 registered?

XAZ 5877 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is XAZ 5877 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 5877 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAZ 5877 have outstanding finance?

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