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T163 MLB

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

141,489 mi
Last recorded141,489 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 MLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 141,489 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front rear control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 138,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 138,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 135,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 130,819 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 130,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,225 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 119,225 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,378 miles

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,974 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,772 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,279 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,565 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,230 miles

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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T163 MLB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T163 MLB, 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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T163 MLB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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