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S210 DHC

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

159,960 mi
Last recorded159,960 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 DHC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 159,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear sills corroded and holed at rear jacking points sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2025 159,959 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear sills corroded and holed at rear jacking points sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 158,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S & N/S Outer Sills Corroded At Rear

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Plastic Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2024 158,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S & N/S Outer Sills Corroded At Rear

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Plastic Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 157,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sill corroded and holed next to jacking points

Pass 2 Mar 2022 156,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 155,017 miles

1 of 2 metal brake pies corroded .

Both nearside tyres are cracking side walls /treads .

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded .

Offside Jacking point has corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 154,188 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 25 Feb 2020 154,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2019 151,978 miles

Slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,702 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 150,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 149,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 149,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 147,994 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 147,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 146,124 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge / side wall damage

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 146,124 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge / side wall damage

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 143,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 140,488 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering resivoir pipes weeping

Fail 19 Feb 2013 140,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering resivoir pipes weeping

Pass 14 Feb 2012 136,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 126,601 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2008 115,973 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS AND DEAP CUTS IN TREAD

O/S/R WHEEL BUCKELD

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,665 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 109,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 102,543 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
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S210 DHC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S210 DHC, 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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S210 DHC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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