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T34 KBA

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 KBA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill not able to inspect full sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill not able to inspect full sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,506 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 112,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,163 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

under trays fitted not allowing full veiw off some items

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,684 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,832 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,934 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,941 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 74,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,274 miles

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

Offside 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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T34 KBA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T34 KBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T34 KBA registered?

T34 KBA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T34 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T34 KBA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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