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S124 LLX

1998 BMW 528

Multi-colour Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

263,910 mi
Last recorded263,910 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 LLX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 263,910 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also only just met minimum requirements (17%) (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 238,048 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 216,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 193,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 173,246 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 173,246 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 151,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,092 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 107,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,314 miles

Large plastic undertray fitted so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake is noisy.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 97,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Large plastic cover fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake is noisy.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 67,934 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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S124 LLX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Multi-colour with a 2,793cc lpg 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 S124 LLX, 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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S124 LLX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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