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S926 AGC

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

177,962 mi
Last recorded177,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 AGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 177,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer/inner sills

Pass 13 Feb 2017 171,771 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 171,739 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 168,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 163,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on dash

noisy clutch operation

rear discs worn

traction control light on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 152,565 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

noise on diff when rotating rear wheels

Pass 8 Feb 2012 146,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,823 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,978 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 125,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 120,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,356 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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S926 AGC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S926 AGC, 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 S926 AGC registered?

S926 AGC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S926 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S926 AGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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