MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear springs rubbing on shocker/body
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
head lamp leveling sensor ball joint insecure.
slight damage n/s/f wheel rim.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
head lamp leveling sensor ball joint insecure.
slight damage n/s/f wheel rim.
advise front bumper body damage needs repair
advise front+rear brake pipes starting to corrode
advise n/s+o/s rear brake hoses starting to perish
advise rear coil springs corroded
advise rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise front bumper body damage needs repair
advise front+rear brake pipes starting to corrode
advise n/s+o/s rear brake hoses starting to perish
advise rear coil springs corroded
advise rear number plate starting to fade
n/s front brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s front head lamp unit broken
o2 sensor wireing under body in secure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake disc pads worn low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
suspension sensor not connected at off side front
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T493 RCT is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 T493 RCT, 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 T493 RCT registered?
T493 RCT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 1999.
Is T493 RCT safe to buy?
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