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K13 NYF

1998 BMW 528

Blue Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,213 mi
Last recorded119,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 NYF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,213 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 101,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,299 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 98,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 78,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 78,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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K13 NYF is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K13 NYF, 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 K13 NYF registered?

K13 NYF is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is K13 NYF safe to buy?

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