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S219 CGT

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,376 mi
Last recorded100,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 CGT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,376 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,321 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,720 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,510 miles

advanced wear on n/s front tyre inner and outer edges

noise from both rear park brakes ,inside discs

Fail 21 Jan 2010 79,490 miles

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

advanced wear on n/s front tyre inner and outer edges

noise from both rear park brakes ,inside discs

Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,056 miles

small cut in n/s rear tyre tread [marked]

Fail 6 Jan 2009 73,054 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

small cut in n/s rear tyre tread [marked]

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,691 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 50,691 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S219 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S219 CGT, 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 S219 CGT registered?

S219 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S219 CGT safe to buy?

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