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S172 GAN

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,116 mi
Last recorded89,116 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 GAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,620 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,414 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,710 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 49,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,911 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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S172 GAN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S172 GAN, 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 S172 GAN registered?

S172 GAN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S172 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 GAN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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