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S206 KLG

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,892 mi
Last recorded145,892 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 KLG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,892 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 145,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,609 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017
Pass 17 May 2010 188,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 188,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 173,507 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 173,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2008 160,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 160,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 135,883 miles

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

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

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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S206 KLG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S206 KLG, 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 S206 KLG registered?

S206 KLG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S206 KLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 KLG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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