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S616 JLY

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 JLY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 157,188 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 156,746 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 156,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 155,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 155,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 154,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 153,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 153,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 152,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 149,659 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 149,659 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 145,841 miles

centre brake light inop

Fail 2 Aug 2010 145,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre brake light inop

Pass 6 Aug 2009 140,605 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 140,604 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 132,158 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 132,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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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S616 JLY is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S616 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S616 JLY registered?

S616 JLY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S616 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S616 JLY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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