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S65 KLG

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,267 mi
Last recorded157,267 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 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

RegistrationS65 KLG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 157,267 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 150,447 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 145,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 136,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 136,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 136,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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S65 KLG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S65 KLG, 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 S65 KLG?

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What year was S65 KLG registered?

S65 KLG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S65 KLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S65 KLG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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