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S128 VGY

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 VGY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,579 miles

o/s park brake effort low

Fail 14 Nov 2012 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s park brake effort low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,620 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,683 miles

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

f/ discs worne

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

f/ discs worne

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,622 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 57,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,621 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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S128 VGY is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S128 VGY, 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 S128 VGY registered?

S128 VGY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S128 VGY safe to buy?

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