1998 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · M50 GAE
1998 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1998. Recorded mileage 85,722 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
M50 GAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2023
- 85,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M50 GAE Mileage History
- 18/02/202285,672 mi
- 09/03/202285,676 mi+4 mi
- 11/09/202385,722 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 32 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M50 GAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 528 (M50 GAE) between February 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 3”.
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