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T116 ARX

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,942 mi
Last recorded169,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 ARX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 169,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall has a tear

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 169,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall has a tear

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 163,318 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 155,504 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 155,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2014 147,206 miles

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall has small cuts in

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2014 147,206 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall has small cuts in

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 139,423 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

various cuts to wall of tyre n/s/f.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,754 miles

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

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

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

both front discs heavily lipped/worn

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 130,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front discs heavily lipped/worn

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2010

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 20 May 2009
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,445 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Fail 10 Jun 2008 98,445 miles

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

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 74,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T116 ARX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T116 ARX, 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 T116 ARX registered?

T116 ARX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T116 ARX safe to buy?

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