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T433 JBW

1999 BMW 528

Black Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT433 JBW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 142,220 miles

Overall under body surface corrosion.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 142,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Overall under body surface corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 131,083 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Overall nder body surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,020 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion

under shields and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 129,764 miles

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,138 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,155 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,124 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,941 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,427 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror damaged causing a sharp edge

Nearsie front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,842 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 99,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2008 59,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 93,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 91,771 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 91,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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T433 JBW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T433 JBW, 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 T433 JBW registered?

T433 JBW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T433 JBW safe to buy?

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