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T278 JVS

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 JVS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 141,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 138,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2008 135,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 133,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Measurements: RBT Parking brake efficiency 16%

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: Your vehicle has only just met the required efficiency. † It would appear that the braking system requires adjsutment or repair.

near side front flexible brake hose contaminated

Fail 10 Apr 2007 133,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side front flexible brake hose contaminated

Pass 6 Mar 2006 121,677 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T278 JVS is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T278 JVS, 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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T278 JVS is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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