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S62 MRU

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,318 mi
Last recorded153,318 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 MRU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 153,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 147,957 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 147,957 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 142,521 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 136,731 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 130,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 124,102 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 124,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 117,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 117,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlights

Pass 14 Feb 2006 111,529 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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S62 MRU is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S62 MRU, 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 S62 MRU registered?

S62 MRU is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S62 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 MRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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