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S756 JSW

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,277 mi
Last recorded89,277 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 JSW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,277 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on

offside & nearside front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

airbag light on

offside & nearside front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,810 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,646 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,168 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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S756 JSW is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S756 JSW, 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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What year was S756 JSW registered?

S756 JSW is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S756 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S756 JSW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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