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R827 EDL

1998 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 EDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 124,124 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 115,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 108,867 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness around PAS rack

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2007 104,948 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 104,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 101,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 98,193 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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R827 EDL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R827 EDL, 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 R827 EDL registered?

R827 EDL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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