CarVerify

Free Car Check

S130 OPX

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,307 mi
Last recorded155,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 OPX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 155,307 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' under wiper arm/blades (8.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 155,307 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' under wiper arm/blades (8.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light not illuminating

Pass 30 May 2014 150,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver's seat stiff

Fail 30 May 2014 150,593 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver's seat stiff

Pass 1 Aug 2013
Fail 23 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 144,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 141,115 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

adv brake pipes have been greased and unable to see them around fuel tank

Pass 13 Aug 2010 136,231 miles

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

adv although park brake has passed efficiency test,o/s reading is a little low.

adv brake pipes protected by grease

adv park brake not locking out

Pass 22 Jul 2009 131,746 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2009 131,746 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2008 124,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 124,062 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 109,452 miles

offside mirror deterioreted affecting rear view

Fail 1 Aug 2007 109,423 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror deterioreted affeciting rear view

Pass 17 Aug 2006 96,554 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S130 OPX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S130 OPX, 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 S130 OPX?

You can check the full history of S130 OPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S130 OPX registered?

S130 OPX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S130 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 OPX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S130 OPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S130 OPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.