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T52 SYJ

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

259,358 mi
Last recorded259,358 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT52 SYJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 259,358 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 259,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 254,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 248,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 243,033 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2018 234,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 234,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks at rear diff

Fail 17 Oct 2018 234,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks at rear diff

Pass 16 Oct 2017 222,822 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 212,642 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 205,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 196,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 196,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 189,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 181,629 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 181,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 173,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 163,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 153,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 144,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 135,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 125,321 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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T52 SYJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T52 SYJ, 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 T52 SYJ registered?

T52 SYJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T52 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T52 SYJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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