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1998 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · S268 JLM

S268 JLM

1998 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 47,793 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc

S268 JLM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
  • 47,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S268 JLM Mileage History

  1. 04/07/202346,052 mi
  2. 07/07/202346,058 mi+6 mi
  3. 25/07/202447,410 mi+1,352 mi
  4. 25/07/202447,410 mi
  5. 23/01/202647,793 mi+383 mi

Average of roughly 681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S268 JLM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 528 (S268 JLM) between July 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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