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S651 NNV

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,043 mi
Last recorded140,043 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 NNV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 138,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,242 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated but legible

Pass 14 Sep 2019 137,748 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 137,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016
Fail 1 Sep 2016

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,145 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,540 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 132,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 127,602 miles

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

both front tyres slightly cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2013 127,602 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2012

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,672 miles

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

offside front wiper blade starting to split ends

Fail 14 Sep 2011 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

offside front wiper blade starting to split ends

Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 113,886 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 102,409 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Sep 2008 102,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2007 101,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,540 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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S651 NNV is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S651 NNV, 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 S651 NNV registered?

S651 NNV is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S651 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S651 NNV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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