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S106 ENM

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,527 mi
Last recorded135,527 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 ENM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 135,527 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 135,527 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,561 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 130,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 110,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,828 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low internals insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low internals insecure (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 76,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,775 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake light in rear window is not working

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake light in rear window is not working

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,484 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 51,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre stop light inoprative

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 41,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,805 miles

O/S rear light lense repaired with red tape

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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S106 ENM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S106 ENM, 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 S106 ENM registered?

S106 ENM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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