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S623 OPX

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,041 mi
Last recorded178,041 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 OPX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 178,041 miles

Both front discs worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015

all brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake only just within limits at 17%

Fail 22 Jan 2015

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 146,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight power steering leak on pump

Pass 2 Nov 2012 138,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2012 138,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 123,005 miles

screen washers poor

Fail 4 May 2011 123,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screen washers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2010 123,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 123,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges,O/S worst.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 113,456 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 107,710 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 107,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link dust boot insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,723 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 97,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S623 OPX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S623 OPX, 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 S623 OPX registered?

S623 OPX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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