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S270 VWB

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,823 mi
Last recorded131,823 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 VWB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 131,823 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 131,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 129,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 127,351 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 120,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 112,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 107,093 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 107,061 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 99,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,314 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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S270 VWB is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S270 VWB, 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 S270 VWB registered?

S270 VWB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S270 VWB safe to buy?

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