1998 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · S128 BGT
1998 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 201,599 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S128 BGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2025
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S128 BGT MOT History
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 (S128 BGT) between June 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 advisory notices are 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 Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
S128 BGT Mileage History
- 05/03/2024201,596 mi
- 22/03/2024201,599 mi+3 mi
- 22/03/2024201,599 mi
Average of roughly 64 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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