1998 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · R602 CGT

The 2023‑05‑05 MOT, conducted at 310,677 miles, marked the vehicle as FAIL despite recording no recorded defects. Two consecutive FAIL entries in 2022 and 2023, each without listed defects, suggest a stable condition that may conceal recurring issues. The mileage rose from 309,203 miles on 29 April 2022 to 310,677 miles on 5 May 2023, an increase of 1,474 miles over roughly ten months, which equates to about 17,700 miles per year, higher than the typical 11,000 miles per year for a 1998 model but still within a reasonable range given the long intervals between tests. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, test the rear brake calipers for binding, inspect the brake discs for scoring, and look for structural rust on the chassis and wheel arches. Since no explicit defects were logged, the repeated failures imply that hidden corrosion or component fatigue may be present, making a thorough in‑person inspection essential before purchase.