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S725 RGC

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,758 mi
Last recorded151,758 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 RGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 151,758 miles

air bag light on

headlamp glass n/s and o/s deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2012 15,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

headlamp glass n/s and o/s deteriorating

n/s/f disc is cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2011 140,838 miles

front brake discs getting thin.

front brake pads getting thin.

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush becoming weak.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

screen damaged.

slight movement in both rear top hub link arm ball joints.

slight movement in offside rear lower hub bush.

slight movement in rear antiroll bar links.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 127,320 miles

damage to front screen.

front brake discs corroding and getting thin.

slight movement in both rear antiroll links.

slight movement in nearside rear upper hub link ball joint.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 105,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear bulb holder unit corroding.

only one vin number displayed(not original),other vin number plates have been removed.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,340 miles

offside rear bulb holder unit corroding.

only one vin number displayed(not original),other vin number plates have been removed.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 79,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 65,783 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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S725 RGC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S725 RGC, 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 S725 RGC registered?

S725 RGC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S725 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 RGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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