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T493 RCT

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,759 mi
Last recorded213,759 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 RCT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 213,759 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 212,131 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 209,365 miles

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

both rear springs rubbing on shocker/body

Pass 6 Oct 2014 203,477 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 196,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 191,025 miles

head lamp leveling sensor ball joint insecure.

slight damage n/s/f wheel rim.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 191,025 miles

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.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 182,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 182,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 163,226 miles

n/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s front head lamp unit broken

o2 sensor wireing under body in secure

Pass 6 Oct 2006 144,817 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 144,817 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 143,721 miles

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.

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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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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T493 RCT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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