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S853 MLM

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,374 mi
Last recorded36,374 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 MLM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,374 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 36,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,019 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,859 miles

Nearside Rear disc worn

Offside Rear disc worn

not clear view of rear brake pads

oil leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread mark yellow chalk,225/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread mark yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread mark yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear disc worn

Offside Rear disc worn

not clear view of rear brake pads

oil leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread ,perished

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,633 miles

Wipers not properly tested due lack of fluid.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 33,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers not properly tested due lack of fluid.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,256 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 29,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,423 miles

front (both sides) upper anti-roll-bar links - flange split.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 28,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front (both sides) upper anti-roll-bar links - flange split.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,457 miles

NSR hand brake - low efficiency.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,342 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 19,342 miles

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

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

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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S853 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S853 MLM, 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 S853 MLM registered?

S853 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S853 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 MLM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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