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S466 XOO

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,963 mi
Last recorded138,963 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 XOO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 138,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded, not prescribed area.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s park brake reading not as good as n/s one.

sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some items.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, front sections, (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts, (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 133,536 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, (1.2.1b)

all steel brake pipes are undersealed but showing signs of corrosion in places.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 127,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, front sections, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,536 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sill/sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 119,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 119,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,404 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 1 Nov 2013 114,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sills have plastic covers, not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Fail 3 Nov 2011 102,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sills have plastic covers, not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,665 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

Outer sills have covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,325 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,873 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 85,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 66,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XOO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S466 XOO, 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 S466 XOO registered?

S466 XOO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S466 XOO safe to buy?

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