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S538 LPR

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,324 mi
Last recorded30,324 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 LPR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 28,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 28,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,701 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 19,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,293 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,363 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 17,346 miles

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

o/s/r top suspension arm ball joint perrished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,483 miles

brake fluid change is due recomend change asap. ok at time of test.

minor oil leak level ok. will require further diagnosis time.(possible sump gasket).ok at time of test.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,246 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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S538 LPR 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 90%.

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 S538 LPR, 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 S538 LPR registered?

S538 LPR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S538 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 LPR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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