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J5 RHR

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 RHR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 127,935 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 127,927 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Jul 2023 127,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,147 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 127,146 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low light unit wont adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,674 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 123,658 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,624 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 12 Jul 2017 115,667 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,406 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,095 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,959 miles

both rear tyre treads low just above wear indicators

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,998 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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J5 RHR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J5 RHR, 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 J5 RHR registered?

J5 RHR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is J5 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 RHR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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