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H8 DVE

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DVE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 88,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 88,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 87,067 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 86,782 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,522 miles

all four tyres perished

nearside sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,950 miles

all four tyres cracking

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,629 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the corner of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres starting to perish

offside front sill rust

Pass 18 Aug 2018 85,422 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear sill has corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear sill has corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,230 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,468 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,384 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,384 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning lamp staying on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,419 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,438 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 50,343 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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H8 DVE 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 80.8%.

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 H8 DVE, 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 H8 DVE registered?

H8 DVE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is H8 DVE safe to buy?

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