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S455 MLU

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,212 mi
Last recorded138,212 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 MLU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 138,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 130,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,622 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 117,061 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 117,061 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 91,478 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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S455 MLU is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S455 MLU, 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 S455 MLU registered?

S455 MLU is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S455 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S455 MLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S455 MLU have outstanding finance?

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