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S83 DMR

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,694 mi
Last recorded156,694 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 DMR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 156,694 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 156,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 152,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly on Inner Edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 152,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly on Inner Edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 145,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 145,900 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 138,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,769 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 121,377 miles

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

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

n/s front coil spring retaining rubber split

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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S83 DMR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green 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 S83 DMR, 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 S83 DMR registered?

S83 DMR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S83 DMR safe to buy?

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