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S187 ANM

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,524 mi
Last recorded163,524 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 ANM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 163,524 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak and no pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 162,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 159,588 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2016 159,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2015 154,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 154,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both sides (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,244 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 144,242 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,040 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 135,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

airbag warning on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 128,429 miles

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

diff front oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2010 123,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 117,087 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 117,087 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 110,042 miles

air bag light on

front disc pads worn to limit

w/screen chipped

Pass 31 Dec 2007 104,088 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 98,481 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on †chip in w/screen †rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2006 98,374 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on †chip in w/screen †rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2005 89,611 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR ./HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM REAR REAR DIFF

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S187 ANM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S187 ANM, 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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S187 ANM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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