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T451 RVO

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,711 mi
Last recorded134,711 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 RVO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 134,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front washer jet intermittently not working

Oil leak from engine ()

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2018 134,709 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front washer jet intermittently not working

Oil leak from engine ()

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipes and rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre close to limit ()

tyre outer wall scuffed and nail in tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2017 132,649 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot both front shock absorbers collapsed (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipes and rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre close to limit ()

tyre outer wall scuffed and nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,300 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 129,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,085 miles

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

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 126,085 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front discs worn and pitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 122,853 miles

Both front discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 122,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,205 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 118,124 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 113,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 113,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 107,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,962 miles

air bag light on

vechicle has tinted windows

Pass 1 Mar 2008 82,515 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 82,515 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,486 miles

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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T451 RVO 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 59.1%.

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 T451 RVO, 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 T451 RVO registered?

T451 RVO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T451 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T451 RVO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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