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S940 JMO

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,903 mi
Last recorded158,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 JMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 158,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 154,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 149,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,928 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Jacking point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Jacking point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 145,393 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 145,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 138,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 130,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 130,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 124,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 112,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 103,043 miles

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

Offside front antiroll bar link arm upper and lower dust covers split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 103,043 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front antiroll bar link arm upper and lower dust covers split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2008 102,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 99,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 95,724 miles

hand brake effort low just at limit

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 JMO is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JMO, 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.

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What year was S940 JMO registered?

S940 JMO is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S940 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S940 JMO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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