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S47 CDV

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

143,609 mi
Last recorded143,609 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 CDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,609 miles

Nearside Front hole in sill no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,459 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 136,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2016 128,549 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 128,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2016 128,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer c.v joint excessively corroded and leaking grease.

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished / cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and both offside tyres perished/cracking

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and both offside tyres perished/cracking

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,682 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 123,682 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,491 miles

General corrosion on fuel and brake lines underneath vehicle front to rear

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2013 121,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Various engine oil leaks

General corrosion on fuel and brake lines underneath vehicle front to rear

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,891 miles

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire not fitted.

Wiper blades leaving lines on screen.

corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 118,886 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion on brake discs.

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire not fitted.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades leaving lines on screen.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,291 miles

Both front push pull bushes going soft.

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor not fitted to brake pad..

Offside hand brake reading lower than nearside hand brake on brake tester.

Oil leak

Play within offside of steering rack.

Power steering pipes damp.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Water leak front extensive washer bottle .

Wiper blades leaving lines and smearing on screen.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 115,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor not fitted to brake pad..

Offside front tyre has cracks in side walls.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Offside hand brake reading lower than nearside hand brake on brake tester.

Oil leak

Power steering pipes damp.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Water leak front extensive washer bottle .

Wiper blades leaving lines and smearing on screen.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 112,775 miles

Oil leak

dampness around P.A.S pipes & pump

deterioration in front brake reaction bushes

front brake discs have been refurbed

light cracking in n/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f brake pad sensor broken & adrift

Fail 27 Apr 2010 112,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

dampness around P.A.S pipes & pump

deterioration in front brake reaction bushes

front brake discs have been refurbed

light cracking in n/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f brake pad sensor broken & adrift

Fail 20 Apr 2010 112,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 110,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 107,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,534 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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S47 CDV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 S47 CDV, 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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S47 CDV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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