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T560 JNY

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,296 mi
Last recorded163,296 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 JNY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 163,296 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 163,296 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 154,743 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 154,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

EML On

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 147,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,117 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)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,521 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 110,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 103,636 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,659 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,449 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,419 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 89,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,569 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,559 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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T560 JNY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T560 JNY, 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 T560 JNY registered?

T560 JNY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T560 JNY safe to buy?

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