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S689 ANU

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

215,274 mi
Last recorded215,274 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 ANU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 215,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 196,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 178,856 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear (225/60/15V) Tyres worn on inside edge

washers poor performance

Fail 15 Mar 2014 178,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear (225/60/15V) Tyres worn on inside edge

washers poor performance

Pass 21 Mar 2013 164,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 149,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 138,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,501 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 107,754 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S689 ANU is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S689 ANU, 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 S689 ANU registered?

S689 ANU is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S689 ANU safe to buy?

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