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T326 MGP

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,351 mi
Last recorded173,351 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT326 MGP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 173,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

Brake check required

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 170,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 170,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 167,282 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 167,154 miles

Upper Panhard rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 159,601 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished and splitting

Both front suspension bump stops & shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

Both front tyre treads are worn low.

Play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2015 149,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 139,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,993 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 129,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 121,010 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 121,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

brake pad warning light on (cant see pads)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,172 miles

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

front noplate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,074 miles

Front brake discs are worn

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

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

Nearside rear lower suspension arm has play in a pin/bush but not considered excessive

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

Offside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,778 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 99,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,063 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 93,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs very poor condition

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

offside washer jet blocked

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2007 83,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre cut in side wall

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,475 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cut in side wall

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,295 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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T326 MGP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T326 MGP, 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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T326 MGP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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