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S431 NDP

1998 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,092 mi
Last recorded151,092 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 NDP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 151,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 151,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 149,336 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 148,995 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 148,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 148,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 146,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,774 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,458 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 142,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 142,138 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 141,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 140,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 137,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 135,479 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 133,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 131,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 128,947 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 123,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 114,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 93,088 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 93,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

could not see front / rear brake pads clearly

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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S431 NDP is a 1998 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S431 NDP, 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 S431 NDP registered?

S431 NDP is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S431 NDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 NDP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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