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S190 DEH

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,677 mi
Last recorded212,677 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 DEH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 212,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 206,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 200,113 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 194,429 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 194,412 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 189,061 miles

Nearside sill showing corrosion

Offside sill showing corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 183,600 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 177,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 169,946 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 164,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 159,121 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 143,047 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 138,592 miles

Near side & off side rear brake pipes corroded

Near side & off side rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 128,462 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 128,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 126,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

play from nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,246 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bump stops perished

front shocks slightly weak

front to rear metal pipes corroded

handbrake cable casing split

power steering pipes leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2009 114,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bump stops perished

front shocks slightly weak

front to rear metal pipes corroded

handbrake cable casing split

power steering pipes leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2008 107,748 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 107,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2007 102,062 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 95,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 95,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 85,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight 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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S190 DEH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S190 DEH, 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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S190 DEH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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