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T169 EGX

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,989 mi
Last recorded177,989 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 EGX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 177,989 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 177,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 173,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 173,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 167,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 146,431 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 136,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides around 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides around 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 126,969 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 118,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,007 miles

advice near side and off side rear subframe bushes/mountings

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010

Both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall

Partial sill covers fitted

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

Rear discs starting to corrode

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear diff slight oil leaks

Undebody protection panels fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2008

Brake pipes travel over rear suspension and covered by plastic shield at front

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

Gearbox oil leaks

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,955 miles

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

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

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

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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T169 EGX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T169 EGX, 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 T169 EGX registered?

T169 EGX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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