1998 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · S697 ATE
1998 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 220,075 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S697 ATE Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 220,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S697 ATE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 528 (S697 ATE) between September 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure/connected (2.1.3 (g) (ii”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
S697 ATE Mileage History
- 20/09/200574,143 mi
- 06/09/200679,477 mi+5,334 mi
- 03/09/200787,217 mi+7,740 mi
- 18/09/200895,040 mi+7,823 mi
- 16/09/2009101,887 mi+6,847 mi
- 14/09/2010107,042 mi+5,155 mi
- 15/09/2010107,044 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2011115,240 mi+8,196 mi
- 13/09/2012124,087 mi+8,847 mi
- 13/09/2012124,087 mi
- 20/09/2013130,347 mi+6,260 mi
- 28/08/2014136,782 mi+6,435 mi
- 09/09/2014136,854 mi+72 mi
- 04/01/2016148,861 mi+12,007 mi
- 15/12/2016158,328 mi+9,467 mi
- 21/12/2016158,335 mi+7 mi
- 04/12/2017165,002 mi+6,667 mi
- 03/01/2018165,002 mi
- 02/01/2019169,569 mi+4,567 mi
- 10/12/2019177,668 mi+8,099 mi
- 10/12/2020179,233 mi+1,565 mi
- 10/12/2020179,234 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2021182,691 mi+3,457 mi
- 19/01/2022183,162 mi+471 mi
- 12/01/2023188,171 mi+5,009 mi
- 12/01/2023188,171 mi
- 25/01/2024196,307 mi+8,136 mi
- 26/01/2024196,331 mi+24 mi
- 21/01/2025207,424 mi+11,093 mi
- 22/01/2026220,075 mi+12,651 mi
- 22/01/2026220,075 mi
Average of roughly 7,175 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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