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S765 DTX

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,564 mi
Last recorded119,564 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 DTX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 119,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 119,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 111,587 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 111,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,824 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 102,824 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 96,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 89,390 miles

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

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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S765 DTX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S765 DTX, 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 S765 DTX registered?

S765 DTX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S765 DTX safe to buy?

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