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B4 GJT

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,903 mi
Last recorded148,903 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GJT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 148,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 141,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 134,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 134,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 127,306 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 127,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 120,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,052 miles

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

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

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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B4 GJT is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 GJT, 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

How do I check the history of B4 GJT?

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What year was B4 GJT registered?

B4 GJT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is B4 GJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 GJT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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