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S612 AYS

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,955 mi
Last recorded113,955 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 AYS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

twin fuel pipes along chassis showing slight corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

twin fuel pipes along chassis showing slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,506 miles

slight condensation in offside headlamp but not reducing light output

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear towball twin electric socket plate corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,263 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 76,197 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,197 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,356 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,079 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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S612 AYS is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S612 AYS, 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 S612 AYS registered?

S612 AYS is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S612 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 AYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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