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S61 KVJ

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,975 mi
Last recorded143,975 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 KVJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 142,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 141,078 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 134,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 133,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 126,653 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 126,648 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres slighty worn on the inside.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 108,577 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 96,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,219 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 84,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cut osf tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,103 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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S61 KVJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KVJ, 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

How do I check the history of S61 KVJ?

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What year was S61 KVJ registered?

S61 KVJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S61 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 KVJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S61 KVJ have outstanding finance?

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