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R5 CLN

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CLN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 96,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,895 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 92,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,602 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 87,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,139 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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R5 CLN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R5 CLN, 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 R5 CLN?

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What year was R5 CLN registered?

R5 CLN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R5 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 CLN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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