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R238 EOX

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 EOX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022
Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,806 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017
Pass 11 Aug 2016
Pass 21 Jul 2015
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,957 miles

rear suspenshion upper arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,281 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,824 miles

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 56,788 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,383 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,383 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,298 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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R238 EOX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R238 EOX, 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 R238 EOX registered?

R238 EOX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R238 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 EOX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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