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T487 RGH

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,318 mi
Last recorded167,318 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 RGH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 167,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 165,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 163,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 162,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 159,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018
Pass 2 Mar 2017 150,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 146,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 142,233 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 142,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 130,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 126,305 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 120,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 115,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 107,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 98,199 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2007 98,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,841 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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T487 RGH is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T487 RGH, 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 T487 RGH registered?

T487 RGH is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T487 RGH safe to buy?

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