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S417 NRN

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 NRN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 145,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

front brake pads could not be seen through wheels

rear brake pads could not be seen through wheels

Fail 11 Oct 2011 145,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads could not be seen through wheels

rear brake pads could not be seen through wheels

Fail 5 Oct 2011 144,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2010 133,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted to off side rear.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,380 miles

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

seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted to off side rear.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,164 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 109,624 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 109,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres near limit

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 96,273 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 96,273 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre punctured

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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S417 NRN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S417 NRN, 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 S417 NRN registered?

S417 NRN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S417 NRN safe to buy?

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