CarVerify

Free Car Check

S423 MLP

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,317 mi
Last recorded160,317 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 MLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 160,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 153,625 miles

Damage left rear wing

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 153,533 miles

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

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

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

Damage left rear wing

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 148,489 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

R T A damage to left rear wing

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

Side sill covers fitted to vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 144,610 miles

Air bag warning light on dash

Impact damage passenger side rear wing.

Plastic cover broken but secure in passengere side front wheel arch.

Rear subframe bushes perished and cracking.

Slight surface corrosion drivers side inner wing.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 142,162 miles

Corrosion hole rear boot

Drivers side front droplink upper dust cover split

Drivers side front tyre wearin inner edge

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to door shuts

Power steering has a wheep from a rubber pipe

Slight play both front inner steering rack balls

Surface corrosion drivers side front inner wing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 142,162 miles

Corrosion hole rear boot

Drivers side front droplink upper dust cover split

Drivers side front tyre wearin inner edge

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

Plastic covers fitted to door shuts

Power steering has a wheep from a rubber pipe

Slight play both front inner steering rack balls

Surface corrosion drivers side front inner wing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 141,959 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Plastic covers fitted inside door shuts.

Power steering has an oil weep from rubber pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 141,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Plastic covers fitted inside door shuts.

Power steering has an oil weep from rubber pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 138,645 miles

Both drivers and passengers side rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Car appears to lean on passenger side.

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in both driveres and passengers inner steering rack balls.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 132,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 132,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 129,893 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 30 May 2007 124,546 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 124,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 116,451 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S423 MLP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S423 MLP, 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

How do I check the history of S423 MLP?

You can check the full history of S423 MLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S423 MLP registered?

S423 MLP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S423 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S423 MLP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S423 MLP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S423 MLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.