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J33 ADC

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 ADC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 94,301 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 93,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 91,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 90,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,610 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 85,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,455 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,452 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 81,123 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,380 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,134 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f play in drop link

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2014 57,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,400 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,086 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,665 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,488 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,025 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

chips in windscreen

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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J33 ADC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J33 ADC, 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 J33 ADC registered?

J33 ADC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is J33 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 ADC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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