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S300 ABC

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,638 mi
Last recorded124,638 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 ABC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 124,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 123,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 123,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,282 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 115,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,111 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 93,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 62,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 50,296 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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S300 ABC is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S300 ABC, 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 S300 ABC registered?

S300 ABC is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S300 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 ABC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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