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S55 BRP

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,908 mi
Last recorded69,908 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BRP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,908 miles

Rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

Steering wheel has slight play, will require a futher insight to determine exactly what is causing the play.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 69,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

Steering wheel has slight play, will require a futher insight to determine exactly what is causing the play.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,994 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 64,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 90,999 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 90,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 79,032 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINKS.NOISY ON THE ROAD

Fail 29 Sep 2005 78,669 miles

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

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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S55 BRP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S55 BRP, 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

How do I check the history of S55 BRP?

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What year was S55 BRP registered?

S55 BRP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S55 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 BRP shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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