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H8 RWT

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 RWT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,779 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 87,976 miles

fuel tank strap rusty

nearside front jacking pad is missing

nearside rear tyre is cut on outer wall

offside front lower anti roll bar link dust cover is perished

rear coil springs are rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2013 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank strap rusty

nearside front jacking pad is missing

nearside rear tyre is cut on outer wall

offside front lower anti roll bar link dust cover is perished

offside washer aim is poor

rear coil springs are rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

deep cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre bold on edges

nearside fuel tank strap slighty insecure

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre bold on edges

oil smear around diff

oil smear around offside rear shocker

Fail 28 Jul 2012 84,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

deep cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front washers poor

nearside front tyre bold on edges

nearside fuel tank strap slighty insecure

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre bold on edges

oil smear around diff

oil smear around offside rear shocker

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,551 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 77,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror is missing

offside rear tyre is on the limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,276 miles

nearside front tyre is cut on the outer wall, not deep to the cords.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,781 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,147 miles

front brake pads and discs should be replaced in app. 6000. miles

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,994 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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H8 RWT is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver 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 H8 RWT, 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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What year was H8 RWT registered?

H8 RWT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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