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T151 RGR

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 RGR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 143,841 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 143,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 136,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 126,619 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr and nsr inner sills at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,320 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

play in rackends

Fail 19 Feb 2016 122,317 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

play in rackends

Fail 18 Feb 2015 117,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front lower front bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 117,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front lower front bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked perrished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,249 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rackends

Fail 4 Feb 2014 113,248 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rackends

Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,966 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 122,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,693 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f headlight shows signs of dampness inside

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 110,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f headlight shows signs of dampness inside

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 108,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,347 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 104,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 96,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T151 RGR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T151 RGR, 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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T151 RGR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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