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S9 YAP

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,288 mi
Last recorded103,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 YAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,288 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,078 miles

PARKING BRAKE JUST WITHIN LIMITS 16%

Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,541 miles

nearside front tyre has cut not reaching cord

Pass 2 May 2008 37,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,893 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)

both front tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,221 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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S9 YAP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S9 YAP, 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 S9 YAP registered?

S9 YAP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S9 YAP safe to buy?

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