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S794 MLO

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,175 mi
Last recorded164,175 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 MLO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 164,175 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 164,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Coil springs corroding.

Lower Plastic sideskirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe below hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Rear Coil springs corroding.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 180,831 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,753 miles

Front wipers poor both

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 157,744 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers poor both

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 143,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,218 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 113,218 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,790 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine bay covers / undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,256 miles

large undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake resevoir concealed

engine / bay covers & under guards fitted , restricted views

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres cracking

engine / bay covers & undertrays fitted , inspection restricted

imbalance on rear brakes

p.a.s. / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluctuation on o/s handbrake

n/s/r tyre cracking

noise n/s/r wheel , suspect handbrake

rear brake discs corroding

slight imbalance on front / rear brake & handbrake

Pass 28 Oct 2006 69,839 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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S794 MLO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S794 MLO, 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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S794 MLO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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