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S960 GOJ

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 GOJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,026 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 43,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Dec 2012 41,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,334 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,820 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 40,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2009 40,144 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 36,533 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 34,643 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 34,643 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S960 GOJ is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S960 GOJ, 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 S960 GOJ registered?

S960 GOJ is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S960 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 GOJ shows 27 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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