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S621 LAN

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,958 mi
Last recorded138,958 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
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

RegistrationS621 LAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2011 138,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,248 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 131,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 123,394 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 111,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,404 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 87,968 miles

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

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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S621 LAN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S621 LAN, 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 S621 LAN?

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What year was S621 LAN registered?

S621 LAN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S621 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S621 LAN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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