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S376 MLN

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,430 mi
Last recorded213,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS376 MLN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 213,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sils (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 213,420 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sils (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 203,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 201,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 188,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 180,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 172,125 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 164,206 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 164,206 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyre wall has cut around

Fail 21 Dec 2007 151,109 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 151,109 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 135,933 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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S376 MLN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S376 MLN, 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 S376 MLN registered?

S376 MLN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S376 MLN safe to buy?

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