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RE58 FGJ

2008 BMW 528

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,142 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 135,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 104,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE58 FGJ is a 2008 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE58 FGJ, 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 18 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE58 FGJ registered?

RE58 FGJ is a 2008 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RE58 FGJ safe to buy?

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