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T185 XBX

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,583 mi
Last recorded188,583 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 XBX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 188,583 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 188,581 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 188,432 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 188,389 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 184,494 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 184,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 184,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 183,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 172,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 162,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 155,926 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn & corrodded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake discs worn & corrodded.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 155,926 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn & corrodded.

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

Rear brake discs worn & corrodded.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 148,178 miles

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

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

rear wheels noise when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2009 135,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 121,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 107,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,938 miles

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

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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T185 XBX 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 76.5%.

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 T185 XBX, 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 T185 XBX registered?

T185 XBX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T185 XBX safe to buy?

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