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K700 NJB

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,365 mi
Last recorded128,365 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 NJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,823 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,736 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 118,736 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,745 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,003 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,003 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,087 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,307 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,047 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,187 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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K700 NJB is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K700 NJB, 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 K700 NJB registered?

K700 NJB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K700 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K700 NJB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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