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S925 CWU

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,442 mi
Last recorded204,442 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 CWU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 204,442 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 197,878 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 197,878 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 193,055 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 193,055 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2016 184,014 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 178,463 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 178,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 169,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 165,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 161,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 157,237 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

front brake pads wearing slightly low.

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre slightly mishapen.

o/s/f tyre slightly mishapen.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 152,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded, centre and rear .

n/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 146,734 miles

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)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 141,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 134,854 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 128,221 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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S925 CWU is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S925 CWU, 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 S925 CWU registered?

S925 CWU is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S925 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S925 CWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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