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R975 MWH

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 MWH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 96,729 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,119 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,747 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,982 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 84,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,194 miles

offside mirror discoloured.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,596 miles

near side rear wheel is slightly tight to turn

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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R975 MWH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R975 MWH, 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 R975 MWH registered?

R975 MWH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R975 MWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R975 MWH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R975 MWH have outstanding finance?

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