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S164 APJ

1998 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,594 mi
Last recorded136,594 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 APJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 136,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 134,675 miles

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 133,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm outer joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint boot (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 131,911 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 130,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Jan 2015 129,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2014 127,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes hidden by fuel tank and heat shields

Pass 26 Jan 2013 125,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 124,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 121,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jan 2011 121,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 118,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 118,243 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 113,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 97,278 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,230 miles

HANDBRAKE POOR

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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S164 APJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S164 APJ, 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 S164 APJ registered?

S164 APJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S164 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 APJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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