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R920 GAE

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 GAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 69,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 69,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,410 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,377 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,405 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,903 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,355 miles

nearside handbrake effort poor.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,998 miles

hand brake performance poor l/h

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,702 miles

N/S parking brake poor effort

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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R920 GAE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R920 GAE, 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

How do I check the history of R920 GAE?

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What year was R920 GAE registered?

R920 GAE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R920 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 GAE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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