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S746 VPV

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

241,231 mi
Last recorded241,231 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 VPV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 241,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 233,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank and above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 231,602 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 227,296 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 224,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 220,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 213,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2015 203,637 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 203,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 192,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 186,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 182,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 169,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 156,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 144,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 138,872 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 138,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 138,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 119,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake slight low effort o/s/r

Pass 8 Jun 2007 119,605 miles

hand brake slight low effort o/s/r

Pass 10 Jun 2006 112,488 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 112,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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S746 VPV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S746 VPV, 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 S746 VPV registered?

S746 VPV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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