MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake cables rusty and casing split
some corosion on exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlamp lens deteriorated
brake fluid level/pad warning lihgt illuminated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlamp lens deteriorated
brake fluid level/pad warning lihgt illuminated
handbrake readings low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyre valves are slightly perished
brake warning light is illuminated
front brake pads look low
front wipers are slightly smearing
high level brake light is not working
nearside parking brake has a slightly reduced effort
slight play detected at offside front wheel
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyre valves perished
brake warning light illuminated
repairs carried out to nearside sill
stonechips in screen
brake pads look low
repairs carried out to nearside sill
slight pitting offside rear brake disc
splits in outer handbrake cables
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
power steering hose under bonnet damp
repairs carried out to nearside outer sill
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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S166 CDL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S166 CDL, 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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S166 CDL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S166 CDL safe to buy?
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