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S126 CDL

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,969 mi
Last recorded196,969 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 CDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 196,969 miles

n/s front door mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Mar 2008 179,583 miles

airbag light on

high level stoplight not working

rear link rods worn

Fail 29 Feb 2008 179,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

high level stoplight not working

rear link rods worn

Pass 17 Feb 2007 161,463 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 152,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bonnet hard to open

Pass 11 Feb 2006 152,510 miles

front bonnet hard to open

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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S126 CDL 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 S126 CDL, 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 S126 CDL registered?

S126 CDL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S126 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 CDL 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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