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S430 DMR

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 DMR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 154,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 151,915 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 148,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 144,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 140,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 139,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 135,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 132,832 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 15 May 2017 129,026 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 126,196 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 122,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 120,438 miles

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 23 May 2013 114,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,556 miles

corrosion to o/s/r sill

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 100,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,761 miles

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear discs badly scored

Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,016 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S430 DMR is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S430 DMR, 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 S430 DMR registered?

S430 DMR is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S430 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S430 DMR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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