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S311 FEC

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,853 mi
Last recorded129,853 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 FEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 118,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,155 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 96,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,748 miles

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)

brake lining warning light on/airbag light on

brake warning light on/airbag light on/all linings checked and appear ok

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,748 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,721 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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S311 FEC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S311 FEC, 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 S311 FEC registered?

S311 FEC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S311 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S311 FEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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