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T204 VAV

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

217,698 mi
Last recorded217,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 VAV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 217,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 214,318 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 214,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 204,968 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2023 204,968 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 194,223 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nsr and osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 194,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2021 182,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 182,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 174,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 174,311 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 161,903 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,964 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 157,964 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 154,834 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 152,713 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 149,180 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 146,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 144,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 142,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 140,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 132,043 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 132,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 125,764 miles

Advise to check rear psrk brake poor operation

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

O.s.r antiroll bar link worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Throttle bellows spliting

Pass 10 Mar 2009 125,764 miles

Advise to check rear psrk brake poor operation

O.s.r antiroll bar link worn

Throttle bellows spliting

Fail 10 Mar 2008 122,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 122,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 119,288 miles

front brakes creak when applied caliper area

l/h/f jacking mount missing

minor fluctuation of needle brake roller test

Pass 14 Mar 2006 113,923 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 113,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.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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T204 VAV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 T204 VAV, 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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What year was T204 VAV registered?

T204 VAV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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