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S252 HCG

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 HCG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 98,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres on 1.6m at time of test

osf h/light has condensation in it

screen has small stone chips all over

Fail 9 Mar 2009 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres on 1.6m at time of test

osf h/light has condensation in it

screen has small stone chips all over

Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,444 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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S252 HCG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S252 HCG, 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 S252 HCG registered?

S252 HCG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S252 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 HCG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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