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S884 DGP

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,849 mi
Last recorded164,849 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 DGP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 154,313 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 14 Feb 2012 154,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc`s worn

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Mar 2011 140,776 miles

offside front link arm slight play

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 5 Mar 2010 122,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 122,407 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,758 miles

fuel pipes damaged

nearside chassis area damaged not affecting its strength within 30mm of body mounting and braking or steering

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,418 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 103,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside reverse light not working

Washer concentrate bottle leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2007 89,586 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,940 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 75,940 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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S884 DGP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S884 DGP, 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 S884 DGP registered?

S884 DGP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S884 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 DGP shows 12 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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