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T263 LPV

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,663 mi
Last recorded156,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 LPV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 156,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 154,294 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 153,294 miles

Front both windscreen washers part blocked

Offside corrosion to inner & outer sill

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside brake & fuel pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2015 152,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front washers part blocked - windscreen chipped - damage & corrosion to offside lower outer sill

Fail 14 Jun 2014 147,718 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front washers part blocked

both headlamp adjusters deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2014 147,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front washers part blocked

both headlamp adjusters deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jun 2013 140,714 miles

scuffing to both front tyres - damage to offside lower outer sill - windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Jun 2013 140,714 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

scuffing to both front tyres - damage to offside lower outer sill - windscreen chipped - front wipers skiding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 135,133 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

condensation in nearside front headlamp - offside front door trim insecure - slight damage to offside outer sill panel

Fail 16 Jun 2012 135,124 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

condensation in nearside front headlamp - offside front door trim insecure - slight damage to offside outer sill panel

Pass 18 Jun 2011 132,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 130,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 127,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 124,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

condensation in both front headlamps

Fail 16 Jun 2008 124,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

condensation in both front headlamps

Pass 26 Jun 2007 118,847 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 118,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front washers part blocked

condensation n/s/f light lense

n/s/f anti-roll bar top balljiont dust cover split

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2006 113,014 miles

minimum effort to n/s and o/s handbrake.

Pass 25 Jun 2005 104,126 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T263 LPV 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 70%.

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 T263 LPV, 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 T263 LPV registered?

T263 LPV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T263 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T263 LPV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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