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S751 FEC

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS751 FEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres ,o/s/r on inner edge has nail,n/s/r tyre outer edge has nail

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides ,bulbs insecure (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres ,o/s/r on inner edge has nail,n/s/r tyre outer edge has nail

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode

play in rear bottom ball joints

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 May 2011 82,806 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 82,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,981 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 65,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 61,201 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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S751 FEC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S751 FEC, 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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S751 FEC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S751 FEC safe to buy?

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