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S775 UUX

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,701 mi
Last recorded180,701 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 UUX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 180,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 166,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber soft

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2016 166,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber soft

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 146,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 144,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 144,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 139,045 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 135,906 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 134,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,911 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 128,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 119,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 119,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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S775 UUX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S775 UUX, 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 S775 UUX registered?

S775 UUX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S775 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 UUX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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