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S596 NLU

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,362 mi
Last recorded154,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 NLU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 154,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 151,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 139,640 miles

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 138,678 miles

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

Emissions not tested engine misfire (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cooling fan clutch siezed

o/s/r hand brake low effort and hand brake dose not lock up

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear n/plate tarnished

slight play at n/s/f steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded but not seriously weakened (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded but not seriously weakened (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,084 miles

Nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Parking brake cable casings deteriorated

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

Rear sills corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 121,217 miles

Offside front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Parking brake cable casings deteriorated

Rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,615 miles

Both rear handbrake cable casings deteriorated

Both rear tyres wearing slightly inner shoulders

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2012 119,580 miles

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

Both rear handbrake cable casings deteriorated

Both rear tyres wearing slightly inner shoulders

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2011 117,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,661 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 117,661 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 116,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 116,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 116,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 111,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 106,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 100,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 86,682 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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S596 NLU is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S596 NLU, 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 S596 NLU registered?

S596 NLU is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S596 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S596 NLU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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