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S384 AEE

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 AEE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,463 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,848 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,980 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear floor/ sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear floor/ sill surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2017 67,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear floor/ sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear floor/ sill surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,665 miles

N/S/FUEL/PIPES/CORRODDED

N/S/R/HEATSHEILD/ADRIFT

Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,664 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/FUEL/PIPES/CORRODDED

N/S/R/HEATSHEILD/ADRIFT

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,572 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,846 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 53,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 49,298 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)

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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S384 AEE is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S384 AEE, 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 S384 AEE registered?

S384 AEE is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S384 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S384 AEE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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