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S120 PGF

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 PGF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,236 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,168 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2011 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,234 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,035 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 74,974 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 62,411 miles

BOTH THE REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW AND THE N/S HAS A NAIL IN IT

BRAKE LAMP IN REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

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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S120 PGF is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S120 PGF, 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 S120 PGF registered?

S120 PGF is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S120 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 PGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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