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S208 AMD

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,755 mi
Last recorded168,755 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 AMD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 168,755 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 168,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 165,053 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 165,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,590 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 158,091 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2015 158,091 miles

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 149,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 141,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 141,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 134,678 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 125,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,832 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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S208 AMD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S208 AMD, 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 S208 AMD registered?

S208 AMD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S208 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 AMD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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