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S275 BVA

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,366 mi
Last recorded162,366 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 BVA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2012 162,366 miles

oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2011 157,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 153,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 149,296 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 137,504 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 129,331 miles

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

front tyre,s worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 123,108 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S275 BVA is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S275 BVA, 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 S275 BVA registered?

S275 BVA is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S275 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S275 BVA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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