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T36 RDK

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

219,621 mi
Last recorded219,621 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 RDK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 219,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel lines corroded

slight p.a.s leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 211,780 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 211,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 203,316 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 203,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 172,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 146,684 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 146,684 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 129,540 miles

water pump noisy/worn

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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T36 RDK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T36 RDK, 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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What year was T36 RDK registered?

T36 RDK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T36 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T36 RDK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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