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S858 HCG

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,764 mi
Last recorded187,764 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 HCG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 187,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Rearmost) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 185,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 181,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 181,710 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 178,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 175,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 170,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 167,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 164,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 159,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 153,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 140,257 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 134,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 128,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,246 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 103,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 103,316 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,486 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 24 Jul 2007 96,133 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 96,133 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 90,299 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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S858 HCG is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue 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 S858 HCG, 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

How do I check the history of S858 HCG?

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What year was S858 HCG registered?

S858 HCG is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S858 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 HCG 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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