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S279 APK

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 APK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,771 miles

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,661 miles

front numberplate is damaged but readable at this time

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,173 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S279 APK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S279 APK, 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 S279 APK registered?

S279 APK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S279 APK safe to buy?

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