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G2 PNS

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,294 mi
Last recorded37,294 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 PNS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 37,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 35,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 34,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 34,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 32,399 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 32,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021
Fail 27 Oct 2021 30,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,746 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 17,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006

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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G2 PNS is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G2 PNS, 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 G2 PNS registered?

G2 PNS is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G2 PNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 PNS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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