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S726 MEP

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,953 mi
Last recorded216,953 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 MEP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 216,953 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear flexy brakes wrapped tape

Fail 12 Jul 2013 216,723 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear flexy brakes wrapped tape

Pass 3 Jul 2012 204,660 miles

airbag waning light on

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 199,373 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 196,139 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 192,236 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 192,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 187,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 177,108 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 177,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 170,774 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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S726 MEP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S726 MEP, 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 S726 MEP registered?

S726 MEP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S726 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S726 MEP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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