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T361 XDU

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT361 XDU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 164,404 miles

Nearside Front strut noisey

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 164,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front strut noisey

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour front side lights blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced product on head lamps effecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill damaged & split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel bolts missing on front nearside & both rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp incorrect colour front side lights blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

car been lowered

Fail 2 Nov 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

car been lowered

Pass 27 Apr 2019

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,669 miles

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 145,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 139,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,784 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011
Fail 4 Jul 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010

advise n/s/r door wont open every time from outside

Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,476 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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T361 XDU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T361 XDU, 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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T361 XDU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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