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R113 DCV

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,912 mi
Last recorded173,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 DCV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 173,912 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 170,812 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 170,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 167,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 163,183 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 158,761 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 158,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 154,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 147,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 137,639 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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R113 DCV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R113 DCV, 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 R113 DCV registered?

R113 DCV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R113 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 DCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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