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S657 HDV

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,413 mi
Last recorded112,413 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 HDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 112,413 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 112,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 97,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 89,092 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 89,092 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 83,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 83,597 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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S657 HDV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S657 HDV, 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 S657 HDV registered?

S657 HDV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S657 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S657 HDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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