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S263 DUP

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,393 mi
Last recorded193,393 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 DUP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 193,393 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 186,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 186,804 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 179,642 miles

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

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

both front and rear number plates deterioation

Fail 25 Nov 2010 179,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front and rear number plates deterioation

Pass 14 Dec 2009 173,812 miles

both front and rear number plates deterioating

Fail 3 Dec 2009 173,599 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear number plates deterioating

Pass 19 Nov 2008 166,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 159,845 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 152,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 146,601 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 146,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 146,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S263 DUP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S263 DUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S263 DUP registered?

S263 DUP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S263 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 DUP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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