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S231 CGT

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,212 mi
Last recorded144,212 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 CGT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,515 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 140,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 136,736 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 136,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 135,034 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 131,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 127,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 127,971 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 122,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 116,358 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 116,354 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,298 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,281 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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S231 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S231 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 S231 CGT registered?

S231 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S231 CGT safe to buy?

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