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S109 FBD

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,780 mi
Last recorded176,780 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 FBD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 176,780 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both sides inner sill slight corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 174,670 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 168,873 miles

Rear both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

near side rear wheel grabbing slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2013 163,139 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,229 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,827 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,651 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,147 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 80,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,710 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 77,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 9 Jan 2006 74,518 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 74,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side rear and off side front tyres bold on inner edges

play in off side rear anti-roll bar link rod

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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S109 FBD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S109 FBD, 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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S109 FBD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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