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S62 SCR

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,806 mi
Last recorded167,806 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 SCR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 167,806 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 167,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation within headlamp . (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 162,500 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 162,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 158,255 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 157,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil warning light flickers

Pass 24 Aug 2015 151,881 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing. Boot ajar warning light on.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 145,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2014 145,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 132,223 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 132,223 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,491 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 117,832 miles

Oil leak noted from rear differential

Slight wear noted in suspension

Fail 4 May 2010 117,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak noted from rear differential

Slight wear noted in suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 110,836 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 106,442 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 SCR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S62 SCR, 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 S62 SCR registered?

S62 SCR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S62 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 SCR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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