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S423 MRK

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 MRK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 166,738 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 166,738 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 166,738 miles

Front both side lower outer wheel arch covers damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Apr 2017 166,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side inner (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side outer (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front both side lower outer wheel arch covers damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2016 166,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush damage (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 166,739 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush damage (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 166,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 166,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 165,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 158,550 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 151,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 143,601 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 137,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 137,273 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 124,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 114,202 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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S423 MRK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S423 MRK, 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 S423 MRK registered?

S423 MRK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S423 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S423 MRK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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