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S940 DYJ

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,882 mi
Last recorded132,882 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 DYJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,414 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,957 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 130,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 130,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,982 miles

Both Rear Tyres Low On Tread

Pass 15 Oct 2016 129,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 129,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 129,054 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 128,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 128,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2011 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

alternator belt cracked

offside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,549 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 126,949 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 126,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 115,595 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 115,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 106,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges n/s/f tyre has †damage to sidewall

both rear tyres getting down to wear markers

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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S940 DYJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S940 DYJ, 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 S940 DYJ registered?

S940 DYJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S940 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S940 DYJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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