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S871 BBN

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,378 mi
Last recorded153,378 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 BBN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 153,378 miles

brake pipes between fuel tank and rear subframe at offside not fitted into clips but not loose

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Sep 2010 153,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes between fuel tank and rear subframe at offside not fitted into clips but not loose

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Aug 2009 149,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 142,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 142,621 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 135,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2006 125,183 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 122,447 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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S871 BBN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S871 BBN, 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 S871 BBN registered?

S871 BBN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S871 BBN safe to buy?

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