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S224 DJK

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,775 mi
Last recorded181,775 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 DJK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 181,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 180,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 175,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 169,641 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Nov 2011 161,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 160,403 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 157,139 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 157,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 149,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 138,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 121,264 miles

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

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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S224 DJK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S224 DJK, 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 S224 DJK registered?

S224 DJK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S224 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S224 DJK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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