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R898 RAO

1998 BMW 528

Green Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,098 mi
Last recorded22,098 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 RAO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,098 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,723 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 20,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,042 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,172 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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R898 RAO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R898 RAO, 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 R898 RAO registered?

R898 RAO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R898 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 RAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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