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S225 JYX

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 JYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner And Outer Edges Plus Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Hoses Perishing To Callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and small cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear near calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,197 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 80,691 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,160 miles

Offside Front wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Oil leak slight from engine area ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,158 miles

Osf tyre wearing on shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 77,157 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nsr tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Osf tyre wearing on shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,651 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

one out of the two n/s/r lights not working

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,091 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 71,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,218 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,171 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2008 64,159 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,715 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 61,714 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,135 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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S225 JYX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S225 JYX, 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 S225 JYX registered?

S225 JYX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S225 JYX safe to buy?

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