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S466 DFA

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,391 mi
Last recorded174,391 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 DFA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 174,391 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorated. Beam images are poor.

Pinhole in exhaust.

Various oil leaks.

Wipers smear.

Fail 5 May 2015 174,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlight adjusters are insecure.

Headlight lenses are deteriorated. Beam images are poor.

Pinhole in exhaust.

Various oil leaks.

Wipers smear.

Pass 8 May 2014 171,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ outer rear sill ccrroded, some disguised under plastic covers

unable to see weld repairs at rear due to plastic covers ( both sides )

Fail 29 Apr 2014 171,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ outer rear sill ccrroded, some disguised under plastic covers

Fail 2 May 2013 169,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 169,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 164,117 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 158,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 158,476 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 153,013 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 153,011 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 147,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 147,089 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 141,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 137,453 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 137,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 133,005 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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S466 DFA is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S466 DFA, 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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S466 DFA is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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