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K60 AJA

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 AJA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and small hole appeared but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and small hole appeared but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 134,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 134,011 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 132,926 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 132,919 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,865 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,151 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 127,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 127,338 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 126,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,173 miles

Slight play both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 103,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 103,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 95,015 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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K60 AJA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K60 AJA, 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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K60 AJA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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