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S586 MBY

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 160,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019

Nearside Inner Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded front to rear offside pipe under car ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 149,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear on offside of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded solid pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded solid pipe from flexy hose to dsc unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded solid pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

power steering fluid level low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 140,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 131,529 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,662 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 124,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 118,714 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 118,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,253 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 110,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009
Fail 4 Sep 2009

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 72,411 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
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S586 MBY is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S586 MBY, 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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S586 MBY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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