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S158 LNR

1998 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

231,693 mi
Last recorded231,693 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 LNR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 231,693 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 217,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 202,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 186,672 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

boot does not open

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear bumper missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 166,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 150,371 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 150,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S158 LNR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S158 LNR, 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 S158 LNR registered?

S158 LNR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S158 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 LNR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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