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S933 ECB

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 ECB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 146,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,935 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2017 141,935 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 139,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 129,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 119,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,179 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 111,601 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front number plate damaged

unable to see full condition of front and rear pads

Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 102,901 miles

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

parking brake on minimum of 16%

Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,630 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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S933 ECB is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S933 ECB, 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 S933 ECB registered?

S933 ECB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S933 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S933 ECB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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