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S247 BHC

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,273 mi
Last recorded190,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 BHC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 190,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

airbag light is on

Pass 4 Nov 2008 162,723 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 151,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 139,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 125,663 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 125,663 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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S247 BHC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S247 BHC, 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 S247 BHC registered?

S247 BHC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S247 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 BHC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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