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S939 UVG

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 UVG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2023 115,420 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,512 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,701 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washers only just met requirements partially blocked

Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washers only just met requirements partially blocked

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,781 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,384 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,258 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 104,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,609 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,549 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,730 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,788 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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S939 UVG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S939 UVG, 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 S939 UVG registered?

S939 UVG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S939 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S939 UVG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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