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S121 BPH

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,759 mi
Last recorded181,759 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 BPH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 181,759 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 181,756 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 175,947 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 170,952 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 170,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 163,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 158,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 154,787 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 154,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 150,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 150,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 144,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 138,876 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 132,981 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 125,411 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 125,411 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 119,026 miles

rear number plate

rear subframe offside and nearside front and rear bushes splitting

Fail 31 Aug 2010 119,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate

rear subframe offside and nearside front and rear bushes splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,239 miles

chip in windscreen

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,213 miles

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2008 104,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2007 99,199 miles

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 headlamp beam getting weak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Aug 2006 91,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 82,125 miles

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

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

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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S121 BPH is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S121 BPH, 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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S121 BPH is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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