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S117 OCK

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,716 mi
Last recorded136,716 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 OCK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 136,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 136,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 129,188 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 30 Sep 2008 129,170 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 116,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 113,099 miles

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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S117 OCK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S117 OCK, 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 S117 OCK registered?

S117 OCK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S117 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 OCK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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