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T560 VJN

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,537 mi
Last recorded163,537 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 VJN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 163,537 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 151,789 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 151,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 134,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 118,547 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 118,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 98,512 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 VJN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

T560 VJN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T560 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T560 VJN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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