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ARP 575

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 575
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 65,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 63,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 59,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 56,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 54,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ((both)) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,647 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,668 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,668 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,410 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,173 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,056 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

N/S mirror glass discoloured.

Fail 18 Sep 2010 26,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

N/S mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,180 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,065 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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ARP 575 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ARP 575, 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 ARP 575?

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What year was ARP 575 registered?

ARP 575 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is ARP 575 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARP 575 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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