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S338 TBJ

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

151,956 mi
Last recorded151,956 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 151,956 miles

Engine cover,Undertrays and Sill covers fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 151,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover,Undertrays and Sill covers fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 147,146 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded can not fully assess brake pipes over axle and fuel tanks (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 147,146 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)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded can not fully assess brake pipes over axle and fuel tanks (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 140,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (3.5.1g)

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

advise centre brake light not working

advise rear diff leaking

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 140,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress inside lamp also aim low (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (3.5.1g)

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

advise centre brake light not working

advise rear diff leaking

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,789 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 130,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,058 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 125,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,771 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,370 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 113,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 105,949 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Jan 2012 105,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,873 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 99,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 92,598 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,567 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,218 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 78,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,249 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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S338 TBJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S338 TBJ, 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

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What year was S338 TBJ registered?

S338 TBJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S338 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S338 TBJ shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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