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3025 TZ

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

224,718 mi
Last recorded224,718 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3025 TZ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 224,718 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 224,718 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 220,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 216,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 212,256 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 211,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 209,112 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 209,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 196,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 181,746 miles

o/s n/s rear flexi brake pipes slightly deterioated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 169,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 158,478 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 149,336 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 149,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 140,093 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 132,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 110,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,016 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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3025 TZ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3025 TZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3025 TZ registered?

3025 TZ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is 3025 TZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3025 TZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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