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S291 JYX

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 JYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 102,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 102,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,472 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,020 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,103 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 91,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,637 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,139 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted covering potential oil leak from the front of the engine

Fail 11 Nov 2014 86,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted covering potential oil leak from the front of the engine

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2013 83,512 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,698 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 78,697 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,720 miles

Offside rear tyre tread low and in poor condition.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,789 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear inner and outer edges slight cracking around tread area

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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S291 JYX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S291 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.

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What year was S291 JYX registered?

S291 JYX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S291 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 JYX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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