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S407 MRK

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,624 mi
Last recorded119,624 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 MRK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,167 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Aug 2015 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

body damage n/s/f inc., spoiler loose

curb damage all 4 road wheel rims

n/s/r lower suspension arm (outer rear) bush cover, split

some rust n/s/f outer sill outside prescribed area (HOLE)

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

offside front inner edge tyre worn slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,266 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 82,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,054 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 76,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2008 69,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 69,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,465 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 54,301 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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S407 MRK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S407 MRK, 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 S407 MRK registered?

S407 MRK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S407 MRK safe to buy?

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