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S187 EAE

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

119,689 mi
Last recorded119,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 EAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,166 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,007 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,814 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 100,814 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around reserviour and lower pipe. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 82,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 82,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,837 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 73,814 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 72,117 miles

Offside mirror discoloured

Fail 15 May 2018 72,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside mirror discoloured

Pass 4 May 2017 70,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 65,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 64,555 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 64,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 62,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres 3+3.5mm

Fail 17 May 2011 60,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 60,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 59,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 55,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,581 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 50,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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S187 EAE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S187 EAE, 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 S187 EAE registered?

S187 EAE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S187 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 EAE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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