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T279 LAR

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,772 mi
Last recorded119,772 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 LAR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 119,772 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R child seat fitted.

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

Fail 23 May 2015 119,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R child seat fitted.

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

Pass 20 May 2014 114,108 miles

Both front washers not providing fluid sufficiently.

Both front wipers not cleaning effectively.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 105,908 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 105,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 99,983 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 99,983 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 93,517 miles

Rear exhaut box tail pipe deterioated.

Pass 8 May 2010 89,289 miles

Airbag and Traction lights stay on.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2009 81,963 miles

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 75,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2007 69,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 69,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 62,014 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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T279 LAR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T279 LAR, 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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T279 LAR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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