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S198 AKB

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

195,087 mi
Last recorded195,087 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 AKB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 195,087 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded central ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 195,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded central ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 187,843 miles

Nearside condensation in lamp

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2022 180,685 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire disconnected from brake pad

Fail 5 Dec 2022 180,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire disconnected from brake pad

Fail 2 Nov 2022 180,673 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear near jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear near jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill area corroding around jacking point

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 173,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 173,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 152,141 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,813 miles

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

Front ware to front brake discs

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 113,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front ware to front brake discs

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,824 miles

hand brake close to end of travel

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,132 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 19 Sep 2016 65,281 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 65,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,760 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,383 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 32,383 miles

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

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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S198 AKB is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green 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 S198 AKB, 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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S198 AKB is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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