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S2 JTN

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,652 mi
Last recorded139,652 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 JTN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 139,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 135,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,977 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 97,977 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,695 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,814 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,069 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 55,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 46,959 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,654 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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S2 JTN is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S2 JTN, 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 S2 JTN registered?

S2 JTN is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S2 JTN safe to buy?

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