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S302 BVA

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,711 mi
Last recorded142,711 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 BVA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 142,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 126,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 116,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 116,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear 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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S302 BVA is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S302 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 S302 BVA registered?

S302 BVA is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S302 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 BVA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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