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S5 HJP

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 HJP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,139 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,553 miles

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 10 May 2017 66,679 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 66,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f head lamps adjusted prior to test

advise both screen washer / head lamp washer resavours topped up prir to test as presented empty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no visual brake check carried out a no clear vision through the road wheels

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,895 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 51,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,681 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 49,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,426 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges and has cracks that maybe showing cords

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,779 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,779 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre looks like is has slight cords showing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,711 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,036 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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S5 HJP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S5 HJP, 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 S5 HJP registered?

S5 HJP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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