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K10 RBK

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,863 mi
Last recorded116,863 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 RBK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 116,863 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Fail 5 May 2021 116,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

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

Pass 11 May 2020 108,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 97,578 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 9 May 2019 97,578 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2018 87,913 miles

Both headlamp adjusters not connected

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Damage to bodywork

Ns headlamp condensated

Oil leak ()

Play at nsr wheel

Rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 87,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both headlamp adjusters not connected

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Damage to bodywork

Ns headlamp condensated

Oil leak ()

Osf tyre worn on inner edge

Play at nsr wheel

Rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 87,882 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 Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 78,736 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 78,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,308 miles

rear wire brake warning light been cut

two rear wheel bolts are odd to rest

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,611 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 50,857 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 48,276 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 48,276 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres on 3mm

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,604 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,498 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,498 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,143 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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K10 RBK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K10 RBK, 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 K10 RBK registered?

K10 RBK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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