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BKZ 6840

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 6840
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,035 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,958 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 102,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012
Fail 17 May 2012

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 190,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010

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

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

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

front number plate backing separating partially

mileage not displayed correctly

Fail 20 May 2010

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

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

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

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

front number plate backing separating partially

mileage not displayed correctly

Pass 9 May 2009 81,566 miles

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

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

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

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

water dripping when windscreen washers operated underneath vehicle,but operate ok.

Pass 17 May 2008 77,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f and o/s/f drag link rod gaiters split

Pass 25 May 2007 73,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,984 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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BKZ 6840 is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BKZ 6840, 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 BKZ 6840 registered?

BKZ 6840 is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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