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S840 XRJ

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,804 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 126,802 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 126,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link boots split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both head lamp aims too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower arm bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape and has a flat spot plus tyre worn down to 2mm 225/60R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower arm bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working no sound from pump (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 225/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

both front inner track rods have slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly pitted and scored recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 119,710 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 119,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,741 miles

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS (STEEL)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,471 miles

BOOT (SALOON) WONT LOCK

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP / NOT WORKING ????????

NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS / OUTER ROSE JOINTED BUSHES BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING ADVISE ATTENTION

Fail 14 Dec 2012 106,471 miles

BOOT (SALOON) WONT LOCK

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP / NOT WORKING ????????

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS / OUTER ROSE JOINTED BUSHES BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,966 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRE FITTED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD AT REAR LOOSE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SLIGHTLY LIPPED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / BECOMING BALD / TYRE JUST LEGAL / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..225 / 60 / 15 W / TYRE WORN 3 / 2 / 2 / 0 TO OUT SIDE EDGE

SLIGHT FLEXING ON SUSPENSION BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM TOP BALL JOINT

Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,973 miles

BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SLIGHTLY WORN / LIPPED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2.5mm / BOTH EDGES WORN / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..225 / 60 / 15 V

NEARSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM / OUTER BUSHES BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P

Pass 30 Dec 2009 88,541 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2008 80,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,009 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,009 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,131 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 53,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S840 XRJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S840 XRJ, 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 S840 XRJ registered?

S840 XRJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S840 XRJ safe to buy?

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