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S716 SAV

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 SAV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 138,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 138,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 133,005 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2M

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Pass 28 Aug 2009 127,726 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 5 Aug 2008 115,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 109,045 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 108,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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S716 SAV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S716 SAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S716 SAV registered?

S716 SAV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S716 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 SAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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