MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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