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T526 RMY

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,384 mi
Last recorded125,384 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 RMY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,384 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eye level light inop

speedo display poor

Fail 21 Sep 2018 125,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer inop (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eye level light inop

speedo display poor

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,460 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 105,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 100,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake back plate incomplete

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

Rubber covers on both rear upper suspension bushes worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 95,981 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake back plate incomplete

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

Rubber covers on both rear upper suspension bushes worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 93,305 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,014 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,845 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 47,672 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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T526 RMY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T526 RMY, 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 T526 RMY registered?

T526 RMY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T526 RMY safe to buy?

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