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R220 LOD

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,675 mi
Last recorded53,675 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 LOD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 53,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,646 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 53,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,741 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 53,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 53,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 53,331 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 53,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 49,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,270 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,270 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,521 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,695 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,849 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,053 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,688 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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R220 LOD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R220 LOD, 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 R220 LOD?

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What year was R220 LOD registered?

R220 LOD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R220 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 LOD shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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