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S658 MFC

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,951 mi
Last recorded55,951 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 MFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,951 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 55,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,993 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Oct 2018 53,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to perish

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,958 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,766 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,715 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear brake disc edges corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,317 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,393 miles

Corrosion on rear discs.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,393 miles

Corrosion on rear discs.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,842 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,842 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,602 miles

airbag light on

Fail 1 Mar 2007 42,602 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,267 miles

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

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

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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S658 MFC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S658 MFC, 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 S658 MFC registered?

S658 MFC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S658 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S658 MFC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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