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S53 MCF

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,941 mi
Last recorded170,941 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 MCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 170,941 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded not structual

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

Offside Outer sill corroded not structual

Offside Rear Seatbelt stork jammed

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 162,079 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seatbelt stork faulty

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 162,079 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seatbelt stork faulty

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 155,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 rear seatbelt stork jammed

Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 143,205 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 137,920 miles

Air bag light on dash

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 131,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front anti roll bar link rod top rubber gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 115,774 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 109,114 miles

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

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

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 25 Jan 2007 94,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 85,086 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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S53 MCF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S53 MCF, 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 S53 MCF registered?

S53 MCF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S53 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 MCF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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