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R511 OEB

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

164,314 mi
Last recorded164,314 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 OEB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 164,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 161,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 154,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 147,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 140,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,686 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,664 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,335 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,571 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 82,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,780 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

jacking point stump missing from n/s/r

Fail 11 Nov 2006 64,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres on 2mm

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2006 64,586 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake disks corroded

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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R511 OEB is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R511 OEB, 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 R511 OEB registered?

R511 OEB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R511 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 OEB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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