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R434 EVH

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,017 mi
Last recorded66,017 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 EVH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,239 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,497 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,002 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 64,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,578 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 62,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 61,833 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 61,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 60,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,288 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,766 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 44,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 43,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,747 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 39,695 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 35,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 31,080 miles

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

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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R434 EVH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R434 EVH, 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 R434 EVH?

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What year was R434 EVH registered?

R434 EVH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R434 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 EVH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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