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S744 AOJ

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,911 mi
Last recorded156,911 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 AOJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 156,911 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 150,166 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 144,877 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 140,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 132,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 125,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 120,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack in offside door mirror

Pass 21 Aug 2010 113,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

airbag light on indicating a fault

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,296 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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S744 AOJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S744 AOJ, 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 S744 AOJ registered?

S744 AOJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S744 AOJ safe to buy?

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