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M5 CWJ

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 168,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 168,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 159,618 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 149,704 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 149,704 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 140,985 miles

o/s parking brake effort becoming low

Fail 24 Aug 2013 140,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s parking brake effort becoming low

Fail 4 Sep 2012 134,475 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear lower outer sill panels,under trim covers,corroding badly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 134,475 miles

both rear lower outer sill panels,under trim covers,corroding badly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 129,503 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 124,784 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 124,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 120,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,774 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

N/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT BECOMING LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,039 miles

O/S WASHER ONLY ONE JET OPERATING

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE,JUST PASSING

Pass 9 Sep 2006 94,930 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ,BRAKING SURFACES CORRODING

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 19 Aug 2005 88,653 miles

0/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

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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M5 CWJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M5 CWJ, 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 M5 CWJ registered?

M5 CWJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is M5 CWJ safe to buy?

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