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CRN 370

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRN 370
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,074 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 128,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 126,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 126,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,973 miles

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

parking brake effort fluctuating and slightly low at o/s

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake effort fluctuating

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes along floor pan to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has slight fluctuation

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

rear brake flexi hoses slight cracking/splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 115,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s headlight cover

o/s wiper blade slight splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,263 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,630 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear brake pads approx 70 percent worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,999 miles

main brake pipes developing corrosion at rear around fuel tank

o/s front antiroll bar drop link end slight wear/play

Fail 18 Sep 2009 90,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

main brake pipes developing corrosion at rear around fuel tank

o/s front antiroll bar drop link end slight wear/play

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,553 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 87,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,543 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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CRN 370 is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CRN 370, 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 CRN 370?

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What year was CRN 370 registered?

CRN 370 is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is CRN 370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRN 370 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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