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S993 MLM

1998 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 MLM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 63,709 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,378 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,377 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,787 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 26,376 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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S993 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528 in Blue 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 S993 MLM, 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 S993 MLM registered?

S993 MLM is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S993 MLM safe to buy?

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