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S28 LTD

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,937 mi
Last recorded106,937 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 LTD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 106,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,700 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,758 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 105,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,805 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,144 miles

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 6 Nov 2014 100,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 92,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,290 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2009 65,618 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,973 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 56,915 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,829 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,496 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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S28 LTD is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S28 LTD, 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 S28 LTD registered?

S28 LTD is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S28 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 LTD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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