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S566 EWH

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 EWH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 97,113 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 96,508 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Oil leak, but not excessive and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 12 Jun 2021 86,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,091 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,381 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,349 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 68,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,976 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,155 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2011 58,863 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 56,214 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 45,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,213 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
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S566 EWH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue 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 S566 EWH, 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.

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S566 EWH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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