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R578 JDL

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,861 mi
Last recorded151,861 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 JDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 151,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 145,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,939 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 143,939 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 137,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A of windscreen less than 10 mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 136,256 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 136,256 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,381 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 124,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 103,421 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,078 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,765 miles

Front brake pads appear low, have them checked.

N/S/F and N/S/R brakes binding very slightly.

O/S hand brake effort a bit low.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,006 miles

Both front tyres wering on inner and outer edges. Keep a check. Close to change point.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge. Keep a check.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,433 miles

Both rear tyres down to 3mm. Keep a check.

O/S/R hand brake effiency slightly low.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,088 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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R578 JDL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R578 JDL, 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 R578 JDL registered?

R578 JDL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R578 JDL safe to buy?

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