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S753 MLN

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,737 mi
Last recorded189,737 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 MLN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 189,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 184,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 179,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 170,708 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 170,707 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2014 159,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 143,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 128,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 122,992 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

DIFF LEAKING

Fail 28 Jul 2010 122,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

DIFF LEAKING

Pass 15 Jul 2009 113,465 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 113,465 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,613 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MLN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver 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 S753 MLN, 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

How do I check the history of S753 MLN?

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What year was S753 MLN registered?

S753 MLN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S753 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 MLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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