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S269 VAO

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,820 mi
Last recorded186,820 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 VAO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 186,820 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 186,820 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 183,395 miles

Aims faint but present

Engine temp started to get high during emissions test

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Fuel lines are corroded

Rear of both headlamps loose but not insecure

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Slight play in nearside rear bottom rose bushes but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 183,388 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Aims faint but present

Engine temp started to get high during emissions test

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Fuel lines are corroded

Rear of both headlamps loose but not insecure

Slight play in nearside rear bottom rose bushes but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 181,590 miles

Aims faint but present

Air bag light on

All springs corroded

Coolant level low

Front discs are corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside raer and offside rear bottom balljoints are slightly worn

Slight play in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

Fail 1 Feb 2012 181,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Aims faint but present

All springs corroded

Coolant level low

Front discs are corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside raer and offside rear bottom balljoints are slightly worn

Slight play in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

Pass 5 Oct 2010 179,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 179,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 172,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 167,776 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 164,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 160,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 141,414 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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S269 VAO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

S269 VAO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S269 VAO safe to buy?

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