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S437 DGC

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 DGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2010 135,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,818 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag lamp on

os dip aim kick up flattend slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2008 119,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 111,797 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag lamp on

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2006 102,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S437 DGC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S437 DGC, 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

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What year was S437 DGC registered?

S437 DGC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S437 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 DGC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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