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1998 BMW 5282.8L PETROL

S485 BKP

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 BMW 528? It's a PETROL with a 2793cc engine showing unavailable miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 22/02/2014
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/03/2013
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT entry for the 1998 BMW 528 is from 2013, over a decade ago. This lack of recent testing means there is no evidence of how the vehicle’s condition has evolved in the past 13 years. The last recorded mileage (335,844 miles) predates the 2012 MOT, but the vehicle’s current mileage remains unknown, making it impossible to assess wear relative to age. The MOT history reveals recurring issues with braking components and tyres. In 2012, front brake pads were wearing thin, and both front tyres were near the legal limit. A 2011 MOT noted similar brake pad wear and front discs that were also worn. These suggest a pattern of gradual degradation in braking systems, which could indicate neglect or heavy use. However, no further issues were recorded in the 2013 pass, implying potential repairs or temporary fixes. There is no evidence of worsening trends in the provided data. The 2013 failure focused on lighting defects (registration plate lamps), which were resolved in the subsequent pass.

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Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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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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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.