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S303 ORV

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,213 mi
Last recorded193,213 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 ORV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 193,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection

play detected in steering rack

various oil leaks evident suspect from engine area

various small chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2017 193,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection

play detected in steering rack

various oil leaks evident suspect from engine area

various small chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2016 188,716 miles

Offside Front shock dust gaiter loose

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

various small chips to windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2015 184,755 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread

nearside and offside steering rack gaitors cracking

various vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Oct 2014 179,896 miles

Rear centre brake light insecure and not working

Fail 1 Oct 2014 179,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear centre brake light insecure and not working

Pass 27 Sep 2013 172,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 153,168 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 153,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS light on

Pass 1 Oct 2011 147,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 141,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 136,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 134,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 127,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 119,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 113,825 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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S303 ORV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S303 ORV, 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.

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What year was S303 ORV registered?

S303 ORV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S303 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 ORV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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