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S431 FBN

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,788 mi
Last recorded173,788 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 FBN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 173,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 170,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 155,369 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,190 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 135,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 119,527 miles

n/s/f s/absorber weak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,616 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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S431 FBN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S431 FBN, 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 S431 FBN?

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What year was S431 FBN registered?

S431 FBN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S431 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 FBN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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