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T554 NJN

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT554 NJN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,641 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2011 98,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

clicking noise on front brakes when tested on rollers

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 255/40ZR17Y

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 86,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 255/40ZR17Y

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,085 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 74,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,729 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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T554 NJN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T554 NJN, 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 T554 NJN registered?

T554 NJN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is T554 NJN safe to buy?

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