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S242 CGT

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 CGT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs corroding

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,780 miles

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

air bag light showing both front tyres worn on edges slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint /front arm/

Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,987 miles

front tyres badly wearing on edges advise tracking check

Fail 21 Mar 2009 79,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres badly wearing on edges advise tracking check

Fail 3 Apr 2008 79,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,692 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 7 Apr 2006 55,584 miles

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

rear no plate req soon

Fail 7 Apr 2006 55,584 miles

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

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

rear no plate req soon

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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S242 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S242 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.

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What year was S242 CGT registered?

S242 CGT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S242 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 CGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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