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S110 KYY

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,308 mi
Last recorded180,308 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 KYY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 180,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch started to corrode

Fail 12 Dec 2016 180,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch started to corrode

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 171,234 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 162,324 miles

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 152,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil smell from vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2014 152,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 144,732 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,352 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 126,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 126,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 117,560 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 117,539 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,336 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 109,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,567 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 91,872 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in offside rear tyre

nearside rear handbrake only just pass efficency test

Fail 12 Jan 2007 91,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in offside rear tyre

nearside rear handbrake only just pass efficency test

Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,770 miles

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

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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S110 KYY is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S110 KYY, 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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S110 KYY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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