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S28 TCH

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,738 mi
Last recorded75,738 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 TCH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,738 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,380 miles

FRONT & REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT & REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Aug 2016 52,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall damage no cord exposed

nearside rear tyre side wall damage signs of fouling on tyre but clearance ok advise to get checked

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,335 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,221 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,167 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,714 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,815 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,950 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S28 TCH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S28 TCH, 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 S28 TCH registered?

S28 TCH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S28 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 TCH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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