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R68 GEW

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,425 mi
Last recorded177,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 GEW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2017 177,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 168,329 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 159,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 153,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 145,922 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 137,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 126,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 118,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,577 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 98,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,860 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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R68 GEW is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R68 GEW, 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 R68 GEW registered?

R68 GEW is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R68 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 GEW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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