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S954 BVO

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,942 mi
Last recorded185,942 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 BVO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 185,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 185,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 175,748 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 175,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 144,035 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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S954 BVO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S954 BVO, 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 S954 BVO registered?

S954 BVO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S954 BVO safe to buy?

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