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S969 LOY

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,392 mi
Last recorded128,392 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 LOY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 128,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,145 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 117,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 116,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,239 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 112,234 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,216 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,198 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 112,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 109,954 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 109,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,238 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2012 98,238 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,593 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,593 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2010 83,551 miles

rear subframe bushes split

Fail 29 May 2010 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,562 miles

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

driver's door mirror is slightly dis-colouring

nearside rear tyre is approaching the legal limit on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2008 62,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

driver's door mirror is slightly dis-colouring

nearside rear tyre is approaching the legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,425 miles

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

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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S969 LOY is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S969 LOY, 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 S969 LOY registered?

S969 LOY is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S969 LOY safe to buy?

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