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S865 AGC

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,550 mi
Last recorded66,550 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 AGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,454 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,687 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,400 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,272 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,789 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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S865 AGC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S865 AGC, 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 S865 AGC registered?

S865 AGC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S865 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S865 AGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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