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R788 DTM

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 DTM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 134,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 129,372 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 129,372 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 123,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 120,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,244 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 116,239 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 107,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 107,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R788 DTM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R788 DTM, 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 R788 DTM registered?

R788 DTM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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