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T277 BGM

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,338 mi
Last recorded207,338 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 BGM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 207,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 207,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 204,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear nearside and offside rear nearside offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear coil; spring lower tail protector locator deteriorated and coil spring appears to be slightly misaligned unable to see upper coil tail at time of test

Oil leak ()

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

operation of boot retaning latch

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 204,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear nearside and offside rear nearside offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear parking has little effort

Offside Rear coil; spring lower tail protector locator deteriorated and coil spring appears to be slightly misaligned unable to see upper coil tail at time of test

Oil leak ()

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

operation of boot retaning latch

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 198,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 189,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Fail 9 Jan 2016 189,762 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Pass 8 Jan 2015 180,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 171,785 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 158,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 147,723 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 147,723 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 137,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 25 Jun 2009 130,779 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 128,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 125,829 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 110,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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T277 BGM is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T277 BGM, 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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T277 BGM is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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