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S199 CDL

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 CDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Boot does not latch shut.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,401 miles

n/ s/ rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,837 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 73,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,781 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner & outer edges of tread.

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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S199 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 70%.

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 S199 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S199 CDL registered?

S199 CDL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S199 CDL safe to buy?

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