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T46 RKB

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,461 mi
Last recorded143,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT46 RKB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 143,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 136,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 130,925 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,333 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s parking brake a bit low effort

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 116,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 103,780 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,022 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 94,333 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 94,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 88,906 miles

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 RKB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKB, 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 T46 RKB registered?

T46 RKB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T46 RKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T46 RKB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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