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S675 PCS

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,848 mi
Last recorded209,848 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS675 PCS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 209,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 209,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 204,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 193,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 193,509 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 189,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 184,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 177,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 170,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 161,669 miles

N/s beam pattern deteriating due to condensation and misting of headlamp cover

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 150,416 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 135,353 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 135,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 119,479 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 119,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 104,051 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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S675 PCS is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S675 PCS, 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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S675 PCS is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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