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S133 NCY

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,784 mi
Last recorded124,784 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 NCY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,784 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 124,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,667 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding & unable to turn wheel when raised on jacking beam (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/ & n/s/ lower plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,207 miles

Rear surface corrosion suspension beam & suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,289 miles

surface corrosion of rear subframe

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff oil leak

slight play in o/s/front inner steering arm bush

Pass 23 May 2011 99,540 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking oil or grease

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,290 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/rear upper inner cv joint leaking grease & visible on rear upper floor

Fail 2 Jun 2010 94,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/rear upper inner cv joint leaking grease & visible on rear upper floor

Fail 30 May 2009 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 30 May 2009 87,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 82,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 82,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 74,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/& n/s/front stabilizer knuckle rubbers split & perished

Pass 18 May 2006 64,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak to diff and gear box

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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S133 NCY is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S133 NCY, 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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S133 NCY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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