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S910 JLM

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,535 mi
Last recorded113,535 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 JLM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,047 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 96,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,393 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 95,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 92,131 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,119 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 67,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 56,157 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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S910 JLM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S910 JLM, 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 S910 JLM registered?

S910 JLM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S910 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S910 JLM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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