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T485 XAE

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,019 mi
Last recorded137,019 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 XAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 137,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 137,019 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 136,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 136,624 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 135,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 135,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 133,119 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 133,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 130,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 130,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,488 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 125,610 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 125,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 123,711 miles

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

slight corrosion in n/s outer sill

Fail 15 May 2015 123,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion in n/s outer sill

Pass 2 May 2014 121,227 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 121,227 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 118,890 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 113,562 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 107,023 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,937 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2008 88,270 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 88,270 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 83,745 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 74,388 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 74,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm 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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T485 XAE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 T485 XAE, 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 T485 XAE registered?

T485 XAE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T485 XAE safe to buy?

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