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S377 LOY

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,382 mi
Last recorded99,382 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS377 LOY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,382 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,340 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Water in nearside headlamp

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,055 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 35,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S377 LOY is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S377 LOY, 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 S377 LOY registered?

S377 LOY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S377 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S377 LOY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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