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T474 KNF

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT474 KNF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 166,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 161,705 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 158,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 154,259 miles

Nearside Front Angel eyes inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2022 151,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2021 146,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

offside rear sill corroded

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2020 143,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2020 143,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2019 138,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2018 133,069 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,791 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,527 miles

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,526 miles

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

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,690 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,682 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 103,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 82,111 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,657 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 70,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2006 70,172 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s front tyre worn low

o/s front tyre has a nail in tread pattern and worn low

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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T474 KNF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T474 KNF, 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 T474 KNF registered?

T474 KNF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T474 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T474 KNF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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