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T46 CBK

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

192,402 mi
Last recorded192,402 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT46 CBK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 192,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS&OS rear sill ends corroded at edge of pre-scribed areas.[some parts of sill hidden by covers].

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 192,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS&OS rear sill ends corroded at edge of pre-scribed areas.[some parts of sill hidden by covers].

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Viscous fan bearing worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 184,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 184,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level low.

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail(s) in nsr tyre.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 176,963 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 176,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 168,547 miles

Condenstion in headlamps.

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Surface rust on both front to rear brake pipes behind fuel tank.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 168,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Condenstion in headlamps.

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface rust on both front to rear brake pipes behind fuel tank.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 155,695 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 155,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washer aim high on screen.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 138,365 miles

front brake pads appear low , rears not visable , advise brake inspection....

n/s & o/s/f suspension lower rear arm inner bush bondings starting to fail....

play at n/s/r suspension lower wishbone outer bushes , advise attension.....

water in both headlamps.....

Fail 11 Mar 2009 138,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads appear low , rears not visable , advise brake inspection....

n/s & o/s/f suspension lower rear arm inner bush bondings starting to fail....

play at n/s/r suspension lower wishbone outer bushes , advise attension.....

water in both headlamps.....

Fail 12 Feb 2008 124,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear brake pads not visable , advise inspections....

n/s/f shock absorber leaking , advise replacements....

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge....

rear number plate contaminated, advise replacement....

Pass 12 Feb 2008 124,980 miles

front & rear brake pads not visable , advise inspections....

n/s/f shock absorber leaking , advise replacements....

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge....

rear number plate contaminated, advise replacement....

Pass 26 Sep 2006 105,032 miles

Advisory comments from test on 23/09/06 still apply.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 105,032 miles

Advisory comments from test on 23/09/06 still apply.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 104,966 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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T46 CBK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 T46 CBK, 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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T46 CBK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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