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T192 MVX

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,066 mi
Last recorded179,066 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT192 MVX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 179,066 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

handbrake could be better

some play in rack

Pass 30 Aug 2016 159,461 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake could be better

Pass 1 Sep 2015 141,888 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake attention soon

Fail 27 Aug 2015 141,699 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,076 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,950 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,759 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 114,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,586 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,223 miles

parking brake slightly low 16%

Fail 6 Jan 2009 102,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 97,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,258 miles

front number plate starting to fade

front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 89,532 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 89,486 miles

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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T192 MVX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T192 MVX, 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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T192 MVX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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