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S627 BTM

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS627 BTM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 128,148 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 126,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,033 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 123,069 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,495 miles

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

some wear front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2009 118,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 114,542 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 114,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 108,224 miles

handbrake just up to standard

Pass 24 Oct 2006 101,911 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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S627 BTM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S627 BTM, 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 S627 BTM registered?

S627 BTM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S627 BTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S627 BTM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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