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S283 CVT

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 CVT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2020 126,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 123,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 116,908 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,511 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 95,212 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 95,167 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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S283 CVT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S283 CVT, 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

How do I check the history of S283 CVT?

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What year was S283 CVT registered?

S283 CVT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S283 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 CVT shows 15 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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