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S759 CWH

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,875 mi
Last recorded198,875 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 CWH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 198,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 198,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 192,186 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 192,186 miles

Centre Electrical wiring insecure lamda wiring fouling exhaust (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 184,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills behind plastic covers corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in nearside rear lower, rear hub bush

slight play in offside rear lower, rear hub bush

Fail 31 Oct 2014 184,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in nearside rear lower, rear hub bush

slight play in offside rear lower, rear hub bush

Pass 28 Oct 2013 179,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 172,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 172,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 160,130 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 149,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 149,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 135,230 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 134,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 125,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 116,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 108,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 101,219 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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S759 CWH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S759 CWH, 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 S759 CWH registered?

S759 CWH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S759 CWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S759 CWH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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