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T268 LJA

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 LJA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 118,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,472 miles

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)

air bag light on this might have to comply next MOT

Pass 25 Jan 2012 113,525 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear discs slightly pitted

slight condensation in both head light units

Fail 25 Jan 2012 113,525 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear discs slightly pitted

slight condensation in both head light units

Pass 14 Jan 2011 111,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s n/s front link bars covers split

rear discs pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 111,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s n/s front link bars covers split

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 109,440 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 109,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

rear doors sticking

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,567 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,066 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,819 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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T268 LJA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T268 LJA, 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 T268 LJA registered?

T268 LJA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T268 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T268 LJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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