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S37 MLN

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 MLN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,028 miles

park brake efficiency just in limit

wear to both rear + o/s front tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,924 miles

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,913 miles

park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,161 miles

hand brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,824 miles

hand brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,353 miles

hand brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 19 Apr 2010 110,055 miles

hand brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 29 May 2009 104,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,468 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,468 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,786 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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S37 MLN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S37 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S37 MLN registered?

S37 MLN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S37 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S37 MLN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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