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S71 THH

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 THH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on rea brake discs reccomend replacement

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on rea brake discs reccomend replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,017 miles

Both front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,252 miles

Play near the limit in the O/S/F wheel.

Slight play in the N/S/R wheel.

Slight warp on the front brakes and slight difference on the rate of decrease on the rear brakes.

The O/S/R brake disc is starting to score badly and all the brake discs and pads on the car are starting to wear.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 57,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both the front and the O/S/R tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Play near the limit in the O/S/F wheel.

Slight play in the N/S/R wheel.

Slight warp on the front brakes and slight difference on the rate of decrease on the rear brakes.

The N/S/F wiper blade is starting to streak the windscreen.

The O/S/R brake disc is starting to score badly and all the brake discs and pads on the car are starting to wear.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,665 miles

Both the wipers are just clearing the windscreen. Advise replacing.

Slight difference on the rate of decrease on the rear brakes.

Slight imbalance on the front brakes.

The O/S/F metal brake pipe from the flexi brake pipe is starting to corrode.

The handbrake requires slight adjustment.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 32,733 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,327 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 25,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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S71 THH 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 66.7%.

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 S71 THH, 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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S71 THH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S71 THH safe to buy?

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