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S470 MLT

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,098 mi
Last recorded223,098 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 MLT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 223,098 miles

nsf tyre wall perished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 223,098 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre wall perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 206,599 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 184,798 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 184,798 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 173,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 161,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 149,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 149,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 136,889 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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S470 MLT is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S470 MLT, 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 S470 MLT registered?

S470 MLT is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S470 MLT safe to buy?

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