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R373 ARD

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,657 mi
Last recorded172,657 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 ARD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2019 172,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 167,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 157,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 148,217 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 115,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 86,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,473 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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R373 ARD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R373 ARD, 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 R373 ARD?

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What year was R373 ARD registered?

R373 ARD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R373 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 ARD shows 14 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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