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S114 BGT

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,382 mi
Last recorded166,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 BGT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 166,382 miles

Handbrake cable outer sheaths corroded and swollen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Usable surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Usable surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 166,382 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Zero effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Zero effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable outer sheaths corroded and swollen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Usable surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Usable surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 166,379 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

NSR handbrake cable sheath corroded and swollen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and usable surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSR upper arm outer pin bush cover split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 165,728 miles

n/s & o/s/f metal brake pipes rusty

rear brakes slightly binding

rear metal brake pipes rusty

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 165,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s & o/s/f metal brake pipes rusty

rear brakes slightly binding

rear metal brake pipes rusty

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 155,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 151,025 miles

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 20 May 2011 145,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 137,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 131,061 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 23 May 2008 125,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2007 117,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 110,755 miles

slight travel handbrake

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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S114 BGT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S114 BGT, 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 S114 BGT registered?

S114 BGT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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