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S368 BNT

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 BNT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 95,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,394 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 95,392 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,250 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 11 Jan 2022 95,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,480 miles

all tyres perished

general corrosion to underbody

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all discs poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2020 94,480 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all discs poor condition

all tyres perished

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,245 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underbody

under-trays fitted to all of underside

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

general under-body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

some corrosion to inner sills

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept area (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept area (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,332 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low ,ns lower

Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,332 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low ,ns lower

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,238 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes near fuel tank

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,734 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen chipped at lower os front swept area

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,120 miles

slight wear in os rear anti roll bar link rod joint

windscreen chipped in os swept area

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,785 miles

corrosion to os front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 52,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion to os front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,538 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion to os front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,518 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

air bag light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,450 miles

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

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting low

damage to nsf bumper

osr tyre has cuts to itstreads

Fail 29 Nov 2006 47,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting low

damage to nsf bumper

osr tyre has cuts to its treads

Pass 15 Nov 2005 41,840 miles

accident damage offside front †handbrake not locking out

bumper insecure

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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S368 BNT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S368 BNT, 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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S368 BNT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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