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S61 FKO

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,568 mi
Last recorded175,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 FKO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 175,568 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake efficiency passed on the limit of 16%

Pass 27 Jan 2016 172,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 165,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edges

Fail 15 Jul 2014 165,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 160,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose/rattling

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 155,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 148,490 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 148,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 137,933 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 137,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,258 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 117,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 98,704 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 98,704 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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S61 FKO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S61 FKO, 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 S61 FKO registered?

S61 FKO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S61 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 FKO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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