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T238 AYX

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,738 mi
Last recorded155,738 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 AYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 155,738 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,372 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,952 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 154,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 154,367 miles

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

Nearside cill and both jacking points showing corrosion

Offside cill and jacking point on the front showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2022 154,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank and up the side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank...and up the side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside cill and both jacking points showing corrosion

Offside cill and jacking point on the front showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 153,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 151,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 143,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 133,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 26 Mar 2013 133,569 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 126,020 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 126,016 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,454 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 117,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 110,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 107,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 97,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 91,381 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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T238 AYX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T238 AYX, 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 T238 AYX registered?

T238 AYX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T238 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T238 AYX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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