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B10 COF

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

182,607 mi
Last recorded182,607 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 COF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 182,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 179,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 175,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 172,516 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 166,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 163,481 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 160,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 156,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,209 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 147,046 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 142,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 133,702 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 126,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 119,261 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 113,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both Front brake Disc corroded & worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,102 miles

Both Front brake Disc corroded & worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 105,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,260 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 88,935 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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B10 COF is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B10 COF, 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

How do I check the history of B10 COF?

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What year was B10 COF registered?

B10 COF is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is B10 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 COF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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