MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight leak from power steering rack.
ADVISE APROX 10MM CHIP IN ZONE A OF SCREEN
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISE APROX 10MM CHIP IN ZONE A OF SCREEN
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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S744 BBV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S744 BBV, 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 BBV registered?
S744 BBV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 25 September 1998.
Is S744 BBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S744 BBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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