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R976 KAW

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 KAW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 61,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,520 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 51,494 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 41,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,610 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,178 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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R976 KAW is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R976 KAW, 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 R976 KAW registered?

R976 KAW is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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