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S149 AMD

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,343 mi
Last recorded218,343 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 AMD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 218,343 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 218,333 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

emissions erratic

Pass 23 Nov 2010 192,366 miles

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Fail 22 Nov 2010 192,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 175,721 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 175,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 151,479 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Aug 2007 126,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 111,614 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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S149 AMD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S149 AMD, 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 S149 AMD registered?

S149 AMD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S149 AMD safe to buy?

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