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S138 KFC

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 KFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 127,621 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 120,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 110,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 110,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,189 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 105,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

condensation in nearside headlamp unit affecting front sidelight,main beam and dipped beam

offside front washers poor aim

Pass 14 Dec 2005 95,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 95,643 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE: BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS HAVE SMALL CUTS BUT NOT REACHING THE CORDS

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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S138 KFC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 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 S138 KFC, 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 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S138 KFC registered?

S138 KFC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S138 KFC safe to buy?

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