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S753 ANU

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,316 mi
Last recorded138,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 ANU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 138,316 miles

Both rear drop links slight play

N/S head light lense misty

N/S/F droplink slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,768 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 127,583 miles

both front tyres perished and starting to crack

front lower arm bushes are soft

n/s/f tyre almost bald on outer edge

o/s/f bump stop deterioated

o/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge also perished

rear airbags perishing

Fail 28 May 2015 127,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres perished and starting to crack

front lower arm bushes are soft

n/s/f tyre almost bald on outer edge

o/s/f bump stop deterioated

o/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge also perished

rear airbags perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,221 miles

body damage

oil leak

retest

Fail 29 May 2014 121,190 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body damage

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 119,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 117,183 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2011 113,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,124 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 111,030 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2008 111,008 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 110,930 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 110,928 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 109,473 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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S753 ANU is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S753 ANU, 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 S753 ANU registered?

S753 ANU is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S753 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 ANU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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