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T462 JCF

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,059 mi
Last recorded159,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 JCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 159,059 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside,perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm, smooth on inside edge, nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sill lip areas corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Trim not allowing full inspection of outer sill areas

Fail 22 Jun 2022 159,045 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside,perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm, smooth on inside edge, nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sill lip areas corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Trim not allowing full inspection of outer sill areas

Pass 29 Nov 2013 158,948 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 158,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 155,579 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 152,517 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 152,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 150,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 150,248 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 144,005 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 143,948 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 130,897 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s park brake slightly low

Fail 26 Jun 2006 130,897 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s park brake slightly low

Pass 20 Jul 2005 118,693 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 118,693 miles

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

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

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

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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T462 JCF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T462 JCF, 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 T462 JCF registered?

T462 JCF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T462 JCF safe to buy?

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