1998 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · R146 LGN
1998 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 171,556 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R146 LGN Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2010
- 171,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R146 LGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 528 (R146 LGN) between November 2005 and November 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
R146 LGN Mileage History
- 01/11/200560,921 mi
- 10/11/200684,089 mi+23,168 mi
- 22/11/2007105,683 mi+21,594 mi
- 19/11/2008128,961 mi+23,278 mi
- 19/11/2008128,961 mi
- 25/11/2009151,782 mi+22,821 mi
- 27/11/2009151,866 mi+84 mi
- 23/11/2010171,556 mi+19,690 mi
Average of roughly 21,866 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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