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LRT 1

1998 BMW 8 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 8 Series93,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRT 1
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 124,440 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 114,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 113,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 112,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 112,156 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 110,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 107,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,888 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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LRT 1 is a 1998 BMW 8 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRT 1?

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What year was LRT 1 registered?

LRT 1 is a 1998 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is LRT 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRT 1 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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