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T356 NLB

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT356 NLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 121,558 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor wire insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately Both track rod end locking nuts incorrect typing. Secure at time of test. No play found in steering (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Steering operation has slight over movement at full lock possible wheel alignment out

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills by jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 121,556 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor wire insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 115,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 115,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air bag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 107,645 miles

car has been under-sealed

Pass 27 Apr 2021 107,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,851 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 101,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delambanted (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,829 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,096 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,747 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,385 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 35,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,193 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jan 2011 27,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,202 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED AND OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT FULL OF MOISTURE

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 21,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,827 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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T356 NLB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T356 NLB, 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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T356 NLB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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