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S469 MLM

1998 BMW 528

Silver Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,223 mi
Last recorded123,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 MLM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 123,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 115,077 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 115,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 108,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 100,699 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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S469 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc diesel 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 S469 MLM, 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 S469 MLM registered?

S469 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S469 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S469 MLM 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.

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