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B28 RDT

1999 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,586 mi
Last recorded117,586 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 RDT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,489 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 116,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,367 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 112,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,702 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,038 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,412 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 96,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,990 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,712 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,976 miles

Cracks appearing in sidewalls of o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,136 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,353 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 68,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,392 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,754 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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B28 RDT is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 121,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B28 RDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B28 RDT registered?

B28 RDT is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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