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S425 KKN

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,618 mi
Last recorded192,618 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 KKN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 192,618 miles

accident damage to offside

brake warning light on

front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

fuel tank straps and rear floors corroded

rear diff oil leaks

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 12 Oct 2011 192,503 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

accident damage to offside

brake warning light on

front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

fuel tank straps and rear floors corroded

rear diff oil leaks

rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded recomend attension

rear number plate discoloured

rear pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 177,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 170,750 miles

Brake warning light on

antifreeze leak.

front wipers bad condition

o/s/f bumper sticking out

o/s/r bumper sticking out

Pass 15 Oct 2008 157,270 miles

brake pad warning light on

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 13 Oct 2008 157,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 12 Oct 2007 138,241 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads appear fine

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside headlight now set on the minimum exceptable line and won't adjust any higher

Pass 12 Oct 2007 138,241 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads appear fine

Offside headlight now set on the minimum exceptable line and won't adjust any higher

Pass 19 Oct 2006 122,908 miles

both front headlamp lense covers contain condensation

Fail 16 Oct 2006 122,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 111,110 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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S425 KKN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S425 KKN, 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 S425 KKN registered?

S425 KKN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S425 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 KKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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