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S290 DAA

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,767 mi
Last recorded164,767 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 DAA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 May 2012 164,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 148,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,289 miles

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

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

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

unable to see rest of brake pipes on o/s rear under rear plastic wheel guard

Pass 13 Jun 2008 129,374 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 119,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,848 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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S290 DAA is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S290 DAA, 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 S290 DAA?

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What year was S290 DAA registered?

S290 DAA is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S290 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 DAA shows 6 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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