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T157 SPM

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,957 mi
Last recorded131,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 SPM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps faded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,946 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps faded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and painted (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear all and painted close to limits (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

both no.plates poor close to limits

corrosion to rear sills

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corrded

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,912 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

front number plate cracked

movement in steering rack

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2015 121,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes undersealed

front number plate cracked

movement in steering rack

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,278 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 114,275 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,932 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 103,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,154 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 96,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Crack in front number plate

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,959 miles

both rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode and all four rear axle carrier bushes weak.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 84,876 miles

Condensation inside both headlamps slightly affecting beam pattern

Internal headlight height adjuster is not working on offside.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 84,876 miles

Condensation inside both headlamps slightly affecting beam pattern

Internal headlight height adjuster is not working on offside.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,910 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp lens. Very poor pattern, particularly on dipped beam.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,740 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 73,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T157 SPM is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T157 SPM, 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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T157 SPM is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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