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S615 LJF

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,768 mi
Last recorded116,768 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 LJF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 116,768 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 107,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,987 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 74,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,199 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,325 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 55,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S615 LJF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S615 LJF, 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 S615 LJF?

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What year was S615 LJF registered?

S615 LJF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S615 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S615 LJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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