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S586 BGK

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,441 mi
Last recorded107,441 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 BGK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 92,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 May 2012 92,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,040 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 83,040 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads look low

both rear tyres on minimum

Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads look low

both rear tyres on minimum

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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S586 BGK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S586 BGK, 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 S586 BGK registered?

S586 BGK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S586 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S586 BGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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