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S266 MLM

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 MLM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,409 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 65,409 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,894 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,329 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,719 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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S266 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S266 MLM, 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 S266 MLM registered?

S266 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S266 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 MLM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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