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SJI 2168

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,777 mi
Last recorded132,777 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 2168
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,777 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 111,432 miles

All coil springs corroded

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Power steering reservoir slightly seeping

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,352 miles

All road springs corroded

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills both sides

Fail 8 Dec 2016 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All road springs corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills both sides

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,338 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking in grooves but no cords showing

Fail 11 Dec 2015 95,336 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)

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

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

all tyres cracking in grooves but no cords showing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,867 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak gearbox area.

slight fluid leak from power steering reservoir area.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,971 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 84,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 23 Nov 2011 82,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2011 82,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,095 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,083 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,023 miles

both rear tyres ON legal limit.

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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SJI 2168 is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJI 2168, 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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SJI 2168 is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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