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S752 FRO

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 FRO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front and rear brake discs worn pitted and corroded

engine has a oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front and rear brake discs worn pitted and corroded

engine has a oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,667 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,306 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully?

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,938 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully?

Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully?

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

unable to see front or brake pads fully?

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,940 miles

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully?

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front and rear brake pads fully?

Fail 22 Sep 2010 85,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front and rear brake pads fully?

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,268 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to see front and rear brake pads fully

Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,452 miles

unable to see front and rear brake pads fully

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,510 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,624 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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S752 FRO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S752 FRO, 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 S752 FRO registered?

S752 FRO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S752 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 FRO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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