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S696 KEC

1998 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,500 mi
Last recorded169,500 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 KEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 May 2013 169,500 miles

chip in screen

n/s front ball joit has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2012 146,125 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 108,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 97,933 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 158,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 151,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 140,999 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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S696 KEC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S696 KEC, 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.

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What year was S696 KEC registered?

S696 KEC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S696 KEC safe to buy?

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