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R421 LHK

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,702 mi
Last recorded166,702 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 LHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,702 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 166,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 158,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 149,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 149,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 134,450 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 134,450 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 125,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 109,537 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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R421 LHK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R421 LHK, 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 R421 LHK registered?

R421 LHK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R421 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 LHK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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