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1998 BMW 5282.8L Petrol

R997 DBH

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for R997 DBH: 1998 BMW 528 (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 157,290. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 19/03/2027
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc

Free vehicle health score

55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 BMW 528 (R997 DBH) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2025 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 40% success rate (2 passes and 3 fails). The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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