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S922 TWA

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,777 mi
Last recorded152,777 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS922 TWA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 133,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 133,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,573 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,019 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,342 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 84,750 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 84,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,097 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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S922 TWA is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green 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 S922 TWA, 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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S922 TWA is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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