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S782 RUH

1998 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,834 mi
Last recorded69,834 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 RUH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 60,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,676 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake readings low only just passing test

Fail 9 Aug 2019 49,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake readings low only just passing test

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,016 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 45,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,150 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,522 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,830 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish and crack

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,792 miles

all four tyres starting to perish & crack

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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S782 RUH is a 1998 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S782 RUH, 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 S782 RUH registered?

S782 RUH is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S782 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S782 RUH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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