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S143 BPG

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,004 mi
Last recorded191,004 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 BPG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 191,004 miles

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Signs of fluid leakage from around and beneath power steering pump.

Slight movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link bottom joint.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 179,542 miles

Corrosion starting in offside front/central outer body sill.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sill and floor.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 179,542 miles

Corrosion starting in offside front/central outer body sill.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sill and floor.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 167,164 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever. Handbrake efficiency is just adequate.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 155,880 miles

Slight movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link top joint

Some movement in rear anti-roll bar, offside link bottom joint

Pass 20 Apr 2007 141,959 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 141,959 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 129,128 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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S143 BPG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S143 BPG, 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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S143 BPG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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