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S118 EUM

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,542 mi
Last recorded122,542 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 EUM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,293 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 120,596 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but o/s reads slightly low and may need attention soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 118,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but o/s reads slightly low and may need attention soon

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 111,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,155 miles

Headlights dried out to pass aim test-may need replacing soon

o/s parking brake reading slightly low-may need attention soon

Pass 9 Feb 2009 105,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,051 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 101,051 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 88,653 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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S118 EUM is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 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 S118 EUM, 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 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S118 EUM registered?

S118 EUM is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S118 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 EUM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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