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S246 MCF

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,225 mi
Last recorded155,225 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 MCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 155,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 153,772 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 153,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016
Fail 28 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 137,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 132,576 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smearing front windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2012 128,426 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 124,223 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,195 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,511 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 99,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 91,130 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 83,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 76,126 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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S246 MCF is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S246 MCF, 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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S246 MCF is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S246 MCF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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