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S739 MLP

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 MLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,244 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,837 miles

All four tyres are in very poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,837 miles

All four tyres are in very poor condition

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,305 miles

All four tyres are perished, in tread.

Both rear brake discs are rusty, pads are low.

o/s/f coil spring is rusty.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,305 miles

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

All four tyres are perished, in tread.

Both rear brake discs are rusty, pads are low.

o/s/f coil spring is rusty.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,931 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

air bag light is on

both front brake discs are worn

both rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,002 miles

air bag light is on

o/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,106 miles

n/s/r/ tyre worn BADLY on outer edge & nail is in it

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,334 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S739 MLP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 S739 MLP, 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 S739 MLP registered?

S739 MLP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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