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S809 AYS

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,748 mi
Last recorded121,748 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 AYS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,748 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam flashing when not in use (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area at arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area at arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,926 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sill area corroded

Nearside Rear sill area corroded (jack point)

Offside Front sill area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2021 118,918 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both central pipes from front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sill area corroded

Nearside Rear sill area corroded (jack point)

Offside Front sill area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 113,645 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate, causing friction with disc.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,124 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 110,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,696 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 107,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,553 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,180 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Fail 8 Dec 2015 100,180 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,137 miles

Both front lower front inner suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Slight squeak from rear brakes

Slight wear in Nearside rear anti roll bar drop-link

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower front inner suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Slight squeak from rear brakes

Slight wear in Nearside rear anti roll bar drop-link

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,839 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,139 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Screw in Offside rear tyre tread

Slight noise from Offside rear - possible wheel bearing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 79,137 miles

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

Rear brakes noisy

Screw in Offside rear tyre tread

Slight noise from Offside rear - possible wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,424 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 75,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 72,342 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 72,342 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,733 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank area

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,584 miles

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

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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S809 AYS is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S809 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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S809 AYS is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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