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S817 CRO

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,259 mi
Last recorded169,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 CRO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 169,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 169,253 miles

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

noise from o/s rear wheel possible worn cv joint

Fail 10 Jul 2012 117,856 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

n/s/f/ tyre has surface cracks

Pass 4 Jul 2011 159,973 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front road wheel bearing is noisy when rotated

offside rear road wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Fail 1 Jul 2011 159,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front road wheel bearing is noisy when rotated

offside rear road wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 27 May 2010 150,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 141,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 141,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 130,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 125,172 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 125,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 117,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 105,315 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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S817 CRO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S817 CRO, 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 S817 CRO registered?

S817 CRO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S817 CRO safe to buy?

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