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R945 HPT

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,962 mi
Last recorded134,962 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 HPT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,962 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 132,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 129,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 126,180 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 126,170 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 106,401 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 106,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside tyre has cracked outter wall and is on legal limit

Pass 26 May 2007 99,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 95,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 88,449 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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R945 HPT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R945 HPT, 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 R945 HPT registered?

R945 HPT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R945 HPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R945 HPT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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