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S909 ARO

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

191,452 mi
Last recorded191,452 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 ARO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 191,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 189,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 188,125 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 186,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 186,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 185,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 185,235 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 185,007 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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 14 Apr 2015 183,016 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 180,701 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 179,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 171,658 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 168,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 168,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 162,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 159,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 155,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 153,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 150,653 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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S909 ARO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S909 ARO, 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 S909 ARO registered?

S909 ARO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S909 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 ARO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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