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S5 DFK

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DFK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 155,892 miles

airbag and another warning light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 6 Aug 2009 150,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 150,036 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 139,177 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 139,014 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,686 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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S5 DFK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S5 DFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S5 DFK?

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What year was S5 DFK registered?

S5 DFK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is S5 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 DFK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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