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R625 CGT

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,108 mi
Last recorded156,108 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 CGT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,253 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded unable to inspect fully

front tyres close to limit on edges

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Mar 2013 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded unable to inspect fully

front tyres close to limit on edges

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,576 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

grease around offside rear c.v. /hub

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 16 Mar 2011 107,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,433 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 102,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 75,287 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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R625 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R625 CGT, 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 R625 CGT registered?

R625 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R625 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 CGT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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