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S86 HGC

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 HGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 79,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 60,316 miles

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

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

both rear and offside front brake discs slightly pitted.

both rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls.

Pass 4 May 2010 55,277 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,367 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,517 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,934 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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S86 HGC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S86 HGC, 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 S86 HGC registered?

S86 HGC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S86 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 HGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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