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S554 HRO

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,871 mi
Last recorded213,871 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 HRO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 213,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 206,347 miles

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

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

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield broken

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 206,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield broken

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 198,967 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nearside handbrake slightly low effort

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2010 198,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nearside handbrake slightly low effort

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2009 189,551 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 180,448 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 168,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 152,155 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 135,320 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 135,320 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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S554 HRO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S554 HRO, 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 S554 HRO registered?

S554 HRO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S554 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 HRO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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