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T303 KDP

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,057 mi
Last recorded186,057 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 KDP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 186,057 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 186,039 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing attachment (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on edge

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2016 177,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front and rear ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 172,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer back (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 152,872 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 152,674 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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front headlights damaged

both rear tyres worn very close to limit/uneven wear/cuts in tread

damage front to back metal brake pipe

offside rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad

rear diff oil leak

slight roughness when both rear wheels rotated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 139,328 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 139,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 131,854 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,026 miles

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

slight play o/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 104,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,669 miles

rear discs worn

slight play in osr anti roll bar link arm

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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T303 KDP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T303 KDP, 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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T303 KDP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T303 KDP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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