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S269 NFP

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,842 mi
Last recorded141,842 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 NFP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 141,842 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strongly advise possible corrsion of unseen brake pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2013 141,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strongly advise possible corrsion of unseen brake pipe

Pass 10 Aug 2012 138,169 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

rear discs lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,197 miles

Rear discs wearing thin

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,570 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 112,561 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 108,599 miles

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

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s front tie bar bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2009 108,599 miles

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s front tie bar bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,129 miles

Slight play in o/s and n/s front tie bar bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S269 NFP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S269 NFP, 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 S269 NFP registered?

S269 NFP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S269 NFP safe to buy?

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