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T504 GNV

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,724 mi
Last recorded144,724 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT504 GNV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 144,724 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,175 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 140,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 125,537 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 118,480 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage rubber dust cover split

offside front antiroll linkage dust cover split

Fail 13 Jun 2008 118,480 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage rubber dust cover split

offside front antiroll linkage dust cover split

Pass 12 Jun 2007 111,485 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 111,481 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 103,950 miles

front number plat slightly discoloured /front brake disc's worn

Fail 20 Jun 2006 103,914 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front disc's are worn / front number plate slightly faded

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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T504 GNV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T504 GNV, 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 T504 GNV registered?

T504 GNV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T504 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T504 GNV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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