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S181 SVK

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

89,913 mi
Last recorded89,913 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 SVK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 89,913 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 89,913 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 88,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 88,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 87,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 81,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 81,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,723 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,987 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,906 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,943 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 59,904 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,730 miles

engine top cover fitted

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,348 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine top cover fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,313 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 44,307 miles

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

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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S181 SVK is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S181 SVK, 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.

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What year was S181 SVK registered?

S181 SVK is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S181 SVK safe to buy?

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