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S874 KKO

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,811 mi
Last recorded170,811 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 KKO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 170,811 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 170,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade has started to split

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2008 164,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 159,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 159,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 152,295 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 151,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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S874 KKO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S874 KKO, 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 S874 KKO registered?

S874 KKO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S874 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 KKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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