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T181 CDN

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

279,412 mi
Last recorded279,412 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 CDN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 279,412 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 279,412 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 20 Nov 2015 269,953 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 269,953 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 243,260 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 243,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Oct 2012 236,734 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres slightly low on tread

nearside headlamp pattern slightly blurred

Fail 18 Oct 2012 236,675 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres slightly low on tread

nearside headlamp pattern slightly blurred

Pass 21 Oct 2011 220,713 miles

n/s outter sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 204,508 miles

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)

acident damage to nearside outer sill but not leaving sharp edges or excessivly corroded

both front suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

condensation in nearside headlamp but not affecting pattern

front registration plate cracked and faded

fuel lines under car corroded

nearside front brake pipe slighty corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front brake pipe has been cleaned and painted

offside headlamp aim has no kick

Pass 26 Oct 2009 187,813 miles

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

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

accident damage to nearside outer sill but not leaving sharp edges

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake pads low

front registration plate cracked

offside headlamp aim has no kick

play in offside front forward suspension arm inner bush

Fail 20 Oct 2009 187,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

accident damage to nearside outer sill but not leaving sharp edges

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake pads low

front registration plate cracked

offside headlamp aim has no kick

play in offside front forward suspension arm inner bush

Pass 17 Oct 2008 170,814 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 170,814 miles

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

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

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

split in airintake pipe?

Pass 31 Oct 2007 157,047 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 156,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 143,403 miles

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

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

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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T181 CDN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T181 CDN, 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 T181 CDN registered?

T181 CDN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T181 CDN safe to buy?

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