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T545 ARX

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 ARX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019
Pass 10 May 2018
Pass 16 May 2017 143,452 miles
Fail 11 May 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016
Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 134,456 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 134,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 131,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 126,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 208,606 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 112,112 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 112,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 96,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 89,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 89,527 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 804,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,408 miles

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

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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T545 ARX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T545 ARX, 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 T545 ARX registered?

T545 ARX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T545 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T545 ARX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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