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R57 EGN

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,768 mi
Last recorded112,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 EGN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 112,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 99,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,420 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,420 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,247 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,652 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2018 68,652 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 66,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,944 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,468 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 58,224 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,685 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,242 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,177 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,673 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,066 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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R57 EGN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R57 EGN, 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 R57 EGN registered?

R57 EGN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is R57 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 EGN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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