DVLA verified

1999 BMW 5282.8L Petrol

S255 CPD

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 247,574 miles recorded, this Silver 1999 BMW 528 runs on Petrol with a 2793cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 15/12/2022

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 247,574
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 2793cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 15:39

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1999 BMW 528 (S255 CPD), we found 2 MOT results in the period of December 2021 to December 2021.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

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ADVISORY

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Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,800-£2,400

Mileage

The recorded mileage is significantly ab...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution unless you are a mechanically-minded buyer or enthusiast prepared for high maintenance costs. While it is a classic BMW, the high mileage and recurring suspension and brake failures suggest a vehicle nearing the end of economical life.

Your first priority should be a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking system. The history shows multiple failures for deteriorated rear brake hoses and worn-out arm bushes; ensure these have been replaced with high-quality parts recently rather than just patched up. Given the high mileage, ask for a comprehensive service history to verify if the timing chain and water pump have been replaced according to interval, as these are common weak points on the M52 engine.

Check for signs of oil and coolant leaks, which have been noted in previous advisories. Inspect the chassis for rust, particularly around the wheel arches and rear sills, as BMWs of this era are prone to corrosion if not well-maintained. Negotiate significantly based on the high mileage and the likelihood of upcoming expensive repairs for shock absorbers and steering components, which have been flagged in multiple tests.

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