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R60 AWL

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

172,841 mi
Last recorded172,841 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 AWL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 172,841 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 172,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 171,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 169,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 168,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 164,551 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 162,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 156,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 153,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 146,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,916 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 72,103 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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R60 AWL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R60 AWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R60 AWL?

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What year was R60 AWL registered?

R60 AWL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is R60 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 AWL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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