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S96 MGM

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 MGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 104,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 100,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 100,131 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,338 miles

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

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

both rear jacking points corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 99,335 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,240 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,964 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 89,964 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,321 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 89,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,995 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,602 miles

both front anti roll bar links, rubber boots deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre, tread getting low on nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,606 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 72,850 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,481 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,656 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,555 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,530 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 53,842 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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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S96 MGM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S96 MGM, 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 S96 MGM registered?

S96 MGM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S96 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 MGM shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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