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S667 ACB

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,488 mi
Last recorded123,488 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS667 ACB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

some rear brake pipe near to fail

Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,359 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 112,671 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 112,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,036 miles

Unable to inspect brake pipes properly,covered in copperslip

Pass 9 Dec 2008 102,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 99,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 96,283 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 96,283 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 May 2006 88,275 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 88,275 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S667 ACB 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 S667 ACB, 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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S667 ACB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S667 ACB safe to buy?

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