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S93 APC

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,233 mi
Last recorded108,233 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 APC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 108,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 108,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,797 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 101,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,266 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,088 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,087 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,322 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,723 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,723 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,066 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 51,066 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S93 APC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S93 APC, 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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What year was S93 APC registered?

S93 APC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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