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S739 JSD

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,293 mi
Last recorded75,293 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 JSD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front outer sills holled outwith set fixings

both front to rear and o/side front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/side rear brake disc is scorred

slight movement detected at o/side rear wheel // movement not excessive //

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,667 miles

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

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

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

windscreen scored/scratched

Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

windscreen scored/scratched

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,985 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

movement detected at o/s rear lower suspension arm bush

o/s rear flexy brake hose slight cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,504 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 53,770 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,510 miles

dashboard indicates a rear light out // all rear lights are working //

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,483 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 47,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,242 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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S739 JSD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S739 JSD, 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 S739 JSD registered?

S739 JSD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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