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S908 GHO

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 GHO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 126,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses deteriorated x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 126,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses deteriorated x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,703 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses deteriorated x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,269 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lenses x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,666 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 81,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,523 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside handbrake requires attention

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S908 GHO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 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 S908 GHO, 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 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S908 GHO registered?

S908 GHO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S908 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 GHO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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