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S479 GWL

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,955 mi
Last recorded62,955 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 GWL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 62,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,271 miles

under tray covers fitted time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,709 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear upper suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front upper suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear upper suspension arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre is 10 years old and starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,441 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress in lamp no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Sep 2014 50,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,666 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,927 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,551 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake long travel. †nearside headlight condensated.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,080 miles

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

handbrake long travel. †nearside headlight condensated.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 35,326 miles

Offside Front 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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S479 GWL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S479 GWL, 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 S479 GWL registered?

S479 GWL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S479 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S479 GWL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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