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S61 LGO

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,615 mi
Last recorded163,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 LGO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 163,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 160,446 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 156,372 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 148,642 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE DAMAGE

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 142,163 miles

slight low effort nearside rear hand brake.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 142,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight low effort nearside rear hand brake.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 136,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on edges and worn close to min tread depth

both rear tyres bald on edges and worn close to min tread depth

offside headlamp aim low

offside headlamp internals loose

unable to fully inspect underneath of engine compartment due to cover fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2009 136,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on edges and worn close to min tread depth

both rear tyres bald on edges and worn close to min tread depth

offside headlamp aim low

offside headlamp internals loose

unable to fully inspect underneath of engine compartment due to cover fitted

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 LGO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

S61 LGO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S61 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 LGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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