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S435 MDP

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 MDP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2018 119,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine / undertray covers fitted - obscuring some components

parking brake efficiency only just passed

wheel hub caps fitted - unable to inspect wheel nuts / bolts

Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,056 miles

front tyres starting to crack slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,642 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,059 miles

slight engine oil leak

tyres deteriorating slightly

wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,529 miles

slight play from offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2013 111,586 miles

slight play from offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,648 miles

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

air bag light on

slight play from offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2011 107,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 104,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 102,286 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 30 Dec 2008 100,733 miles

air bag light on dash

nearside & offside front anti rollbar linkrod gaiters split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2008 98,509 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 95,893 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 92,510 miles

air bag warning lamp on

hand brake travel

offside front anti roll bar link rod gaiter split

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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S435 MDP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S435 MDP, 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 S435 MDP registered?

S435 MDP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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