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S603 UHK

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 UHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns wing mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013

ns wing mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 130,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 127,425 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 127,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 123,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 116,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 103,473 miles

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

both rear brake pads wearing thin

brack warning light staying on

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 13 Aug 2006 98,342 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 92,235 miles

near side rear hand brake poor

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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S603 UHK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S603 UHK, 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

How do I check the history of S603 UHK?

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What year was S603 UHK registered?

S603 UHK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S603 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S603 UHK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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