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R374 LDL

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 LDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 107,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 104,886 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Upper head rest not secure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 99,606 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and started to separate

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine and underside covers obscuring components

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 94,745 miles

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 6 May 2015 94,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 10 May 2014 91,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 85,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 82,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 73,612 miles

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

o.s.f steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 May 2008 68,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 55,788 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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R374 LDL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R374 LDL, 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.

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What year was R374 LDL registered?

R374 LDL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R374 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 LDL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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