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T179 EGU

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,301 mi
Last recorded174,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 EGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 174,301 miles

red warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2012 167,348 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 167,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 160,863 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 155,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 149,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 146,244 miles

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Jun 2008 146,244 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges and close to legal limit

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jun 2007 135,681 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 135,681 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 17 Aug 2006 127,215 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 127,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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T179 EGU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T179 EGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T179 EGU registered?

T179 EGU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T179 EGU safe to buy?

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