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T126 WAE

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 WAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected indicator illuminates when position lamps on (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight oil leak from engine

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Jun 2017
Pass 26 May 2016 116,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 226,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 215,615 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 215,615 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 199,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 199,167 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 184,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 172,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 172,684 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 160,603 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 145,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 130,367 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 130,394 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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T126 WAE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T126 WAE, 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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T126 WAE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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