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S261 AHS

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,377 mi
Last recorded154,377 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 AHS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 154,377 miles

condensation on front h/lamp lenses

slight play rear anti rollbar link pins

Fail 31 Jul 2014 154,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation on front h/lamp lenses

slight play rear anti rollbar link pins

Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,608 miles

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

all brakes pipes greased

Fail 27 Sep 2013 147,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 138,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 132,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 126,793 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 126,793 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 126,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 122,102 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 115,527 miles

O/s/f tyre cut.

Fail 24 Dec 2008 115,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

O/s/f tyre cut.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 115,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroided and insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2007 103,390 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear no.plate starting to deterioate

Fail 21 Dec 2007 103,388 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear no.plate starting to deterioate

Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,536 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 81,536 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S261 AHS is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S261 AHS, 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 S261 AHS registered?

S261 AHS is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S261 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 AHS shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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