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S131 LLX

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,981 mi
Last recorded179,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 LLX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 179,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 179,981 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 175,933 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 175,933 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 172,614 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 162,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 162,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 150,870 miles

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

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

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

adv-diff seal weeping.

adv-rear exhaust box heat sheild loose.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 150,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

adv-diff seal weeping.

adv-rear exhaust box heat sheild loose.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 139,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 132,513 miles

adv- slight play in nsr lower ball joint.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,483 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 125,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 102,753 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 76,797 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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S131 LLX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S131 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S131 LLX registered?

S131 LLX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S131 LLX safe to buy?

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