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S764 MRX

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,708 mi
Last recorded85,708 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 MRX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,708 miles

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

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,708 miles

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

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,146 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,777 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 31 Dec 2012 81,017 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,959 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,321 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 68,381 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,151 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 61,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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S764 MRX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S764 MRX, 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 S764 MRX registered?

S764 MRX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S764 MRX safe to buy?

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