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S541 NSA

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 NSA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 99,434 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 99,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on.service lamp on.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 96,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 96,759 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.both rear tyres feathering.service lamps on.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,071 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 77,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,295 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 43,295 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S541 NSA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S541 NSA, 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 S541 NSA registered?

S541 NSA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S541 NSA safe to buy?

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