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S78 NGN

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,474 mi
Last recorded52,474 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 NGN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,474 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 51,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,465 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,202 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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S78 NGN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S78 NGN, 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

How do I check the history of S78 NGN?

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What year was S78 NGN registered?

S78 NGN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S78 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 NGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S78 NGN have outstanding finance?

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