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S621 UEG

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,100 mi
Last recorded229,100 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 UEG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 229,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 223,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 223,441 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 213,000 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 206,159 miles

slight play nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2008 184,451 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 Feb 2008 183,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 154,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 130,332 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 130,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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S621 UEG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S621 UEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S621 UEG registered?

S621 UEG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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