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A2 JXY

1999 BMW 528

Silver Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

289,259 mi
Last recorded289,259 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JXY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 289,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 13 Feb 2020 289,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2019 279,578 miles

Front both tyre valves perishing

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Feb 2018 268,447 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 268,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2017 259,860 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Engine Components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Engine Components

Fail 15 Feb 2017 259,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Engine Components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Engine Components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 249,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid Leak From Engine Bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-Tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2016 249,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid Leak From Engine Bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-Tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 239,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 239,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 229,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 223,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking from rear diff seals

Fail 23 Jun 2009 223,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking from rear diff seals

Pass 26 Jun 2008 209,026 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 26 Jun 2008 209,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 25 Jun 2007 193,809 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 193,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 180,587 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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A2 JXY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 JXY, 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.

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A2 JXY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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