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S960 BTM

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 BTM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,036 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 111,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,849 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,025 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,111 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,032 miles

Both fornt tyres have a cut, in the tread

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,032 miles

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

Both fornt tyres have a cut, in the tread

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has a nail.

o/s/f fog light lens cracked.

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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S960 BTM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S960 BTM, 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 S960 BTM registered?

S960 BTM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S960 BTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 BTM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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