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R647 MDK

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 MDK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 118,010 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 117,775 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(225/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 113,829 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 113,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,918 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 110,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,400 miles

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

Fail 12 Apr 2019 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,462 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 4 Apr 2018 94,462 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,414 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 79,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,429 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,835 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 63,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,792 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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R647 MDK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R647 MDK, 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.

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What year was R647 MDK registered?

R647 MDK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R647 MDK safe to buy?

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