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S583 LNR

1998 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,892 mi
Last recorded177,892 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 LNR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2011 177,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 163,304 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 163,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 154,301 miles

Airbag Warning Light On.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Deteriorated But All Characters Still Legible.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 154,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag Warning Light On.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Deteriorated But All Characters Still Legible.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 150,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 146,386 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 146,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 142,716 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 142,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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S583 LNR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Grey 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 S583 LNR, 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 S583 LNR registered?

S583 LNR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S583 LNR safe to buy?

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