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H8 KMK

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,842 mi
Last recorded165,842 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 KMK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 165,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage all 4 pipes (2.3.3b)

front to back fuel pipes corroded at rear

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 165,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage all 4 pipes (2.3.3b)

front to back fuel pipes corroded at rear

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 160,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

both sill covered with plastic trim

Fail 11 May 2017 160,242 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

both sill covered with plastic trim

Pass 10 May 2016 156,391 miles

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

Pass 6 May 2015 149,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills bottoms covered with trim unable to examine

Fail 29 Apr 2015 149,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills bottoms covered with trim unable to examine

Pass 2 May 2014 142,726 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 142,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 138,683 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 133,651 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

r/h headlamp beam image poor

Pass 11 Jun 2011 131,962 miles

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

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 5 Jun 2010 128,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 13 Jun 2009 123,817 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor,due to condensation

front and rear brake pads unable to assess

some steel brake pipes moderatly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 117,076 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 117,076 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 106,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,348 miles

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

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

slight condensation in both headlamps

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Jun 2005 82,268 miles

slight free play in n/s/r bottom ball joint

slight free play o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

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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H8 KMK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H8 KMK, 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.

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H8 KMK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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