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T561 XAT

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,396 mi
Last recorded136,396 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT561 XAT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 136,396 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 136,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 132,117 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 132,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 126,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 126,957 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 118,244 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 116,262 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 116,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T561 XAT is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T561 XAT, 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 T561 XAT registered?

T561 XAT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T561 XAT safe to buy?

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