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220,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Backing plates for discs rubbing nsf and nsr, adjusted nsf
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure/connected (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Backing plates for discs rubbing nsf and nsr, adjusted nsf
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension unit modified but function not affected lamp on (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension unit modified but function not affected lamp on (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inop
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported middle to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Emissions not tested co of the scale (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure back box rubber of (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp faulty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both middle to rear brake pipes poorly fitted
Nearside Front Lower Driving / Fog lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Driving / Fog lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S over rear axle & sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washers poor
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most banana arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over/beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most banana arm (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S over rear axle/subframe (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front tyre valve perished
suspect front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front tyre valve perished
suspect front brake pads wearing thin
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
both front to rear brake pipes slighty corrorded
fuel pipes corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all bushiers perished
brake pipes corroded
coil springs corroded
rear brake pad wire inscore
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all bushiers perished
brake pipes corroded
coil springs corroded
rear brake pad wire inscore
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S697 ATE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 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 S697 ATE, 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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S697 ATE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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