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BIG 7052

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,692 mi
Last recorded186,692 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7052
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 186,692 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 178,265 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 172,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 162,222 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 162,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 154,569 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 154,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 141,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 135,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 117,747 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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BIG 7052 is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BIG 7052, 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 BIG 7052 registered?

BIG 7052 is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is BIG 7052 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 7052 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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