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S404 SGV

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 SGV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 163,753 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

exhaust rear box heatshield insecure

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

front wipers smeary

offside front door interior handle inoperative

play in both front antiroll bar link arms

rear brake discs worn and pads getting low

rear brake hoses perished

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2008 158,967 miles

engine oil leaks evident

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

offside front interior door handle inoperative

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pads low

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2007 153,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE..OIL DAMP ON POWER STEERING HOSE(ON OIL COOLER)

advise..jacking block missing in n/s/f sill.

advise..offside/nearside front,offside rear, anti-roll-bar,drop links in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 153,428 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE..OIL DAMP ON POWER STEERING HOSE(ON OIL COOLER)

advise..jacking block missing in n/s/f sill.

advise..offside/nearside front,offside rear, anti-roll-bar,drop links in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 147,231 miles

FRONT DISC PADS LOW,ON 4/5MM (LIMIT SET AT 1.6MM)

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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S404 SGV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S404 SGV, 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

How do I check the history of S404 SGV?

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What year was S404 SGV registered?

S404 SGV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S404 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 SGV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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