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T189 MLD

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 MLD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,258 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding underside

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight side play detected at both front wheels

Fail 19 Oct 2023 93,798 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight side play detected at both front wheels

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,662 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,769 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,342 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,499 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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T189 MLD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T189 MLD, 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 T189 MLD registered?

T189 MLD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T189 MLD safe to buy?

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