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XBZ 1823

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,821 mi
Last recorded183,821 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 1823
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 183,821 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 183,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 174,871 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall is in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer side wall is in very poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop light is not working

Fail 20 Feb 2015 174,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall is in poor condition

Offside front tyre outer side wall is in very poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop light is not working

Pass 21 Feb 2014 167,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 167,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 159,553 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

grease leaking from hole in offside rear outer drive shaft joint

Fail 11 Apr 2013 159,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

grease leaking from hole in offside rear outer drive shaft joint

Pass 13 Mar 2012 148,048 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres very near limit

offside handbrake low efficiency

offside rear upper tie rod has slight play

Fail 7 Mar 2012 147,918 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside handbrake low efficiency

offside rear upper tie rod has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2011 134,592 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 13 Apr 2011 134,592 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

rear brake pads getting low

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,105 miles

slight play in offside inner rack knuckle

Pass 13 Mar 2009 107,962 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 107,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 80,198 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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XBZ 1823 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XBZ 1823, 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 XBZ 1823 registered?

XBZ 1823 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is XBZ 1823 safe to buy?

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