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H2 LOL

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,196 mi
Last recorded65,196 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 LOL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 65,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 65,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf drop link ball joint cover deteriated

Pass 13 May 2024 63,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 60,737 miles

high level stop inop

nsf antirollbar droplink rubber deteriated

Fail 16 May 2023 60,737 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

high level stop inop

nsf antirollbar droplink rubber deteriated

Pass 16 May 2022 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 57,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 53,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,866 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,038 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 33,038 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 22,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 15,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 14,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 12,381 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,557 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 8,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 6,926 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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H2 LOL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H2 LOL, 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 H2 LOL registered?

H2 LOL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is H2 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 LOL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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