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S619 ETV

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,068 mi
Last recorded152,068 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS619 ETV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,068 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 151,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 147,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,201 miles

coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 134,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 115,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,330 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,575 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 69,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S619 ETV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S619 ETV, 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 S619 ETV registered?

S619 ETV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S619 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S619 ETV shows 16 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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