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S572 ONR

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,530 mi
Last recorded178,530 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 ONR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 178,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 165,115 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside wing mirror casing missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 153,943 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 153,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

poor effort from offside rear parking brake

Pass 4 Jan 2012 135,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,375 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 102,338 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,947 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

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S572 ONR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S572 ONR, 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 S572 ONR registered?

S572 ONR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S572 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 ONR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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