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S37 MDP

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

173,144 mi
Last recorded173,144 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 MDP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 173,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside same (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 173,141 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside same (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 165,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel compartment corroded and has a hole

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2019 165,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel compartment corroded and has a hole

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2018 159,438 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. System may need adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Jun 2018 159,438 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. System may need adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jun 2017 151,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 151,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported and hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2. Run down the side of the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,764 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 145,763 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure brake pipe and hose (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 139,171 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 139,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,447 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 133,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

traction control light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 122,755 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 122,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,731 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 105,864 miles

offside front interior door handle stiff to open door

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 29 Jul 2010 105,864 miles

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

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

offside front interior door handle stiff to open door

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,971 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,486 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2007 79,789 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,789 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light not working

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,772 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,772 miles

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

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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S37 MDP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 S37 MDP, 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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S37 MDP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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