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T201 JRD

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 JRD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 129,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,483 miles

os parking brake recording less effort

washers need adjusting

Fail 22 Feb 2013 128,483 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os parking brake recording less effort

washers need adjusting

Pass 28 Feb 2012 125,695 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 125,691 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 122,301 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Mar 2011 122,301 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 115,750 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 115,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 114,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 111,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 101,969 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 101,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

x 2 nails in o/s/r tyre tread plus deep cut not exposing cord

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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T201 JRD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T201 JRD, 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 T201 JRD registered?

T201 JRD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T201 JRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T201 JRD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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