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T562 MWP

1999 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,142 mi
Last recorded146,142 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT562 MWP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 146,142 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 146,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 139,429 miles

Gouge in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some movement in rear anti-roll bar, nearside link, top joint

Pass 10 Jun 2010 139,429 miles

Gouge in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Some movement in rear anti-roll bar, nearside link, top joint

Pass 10 Jun 2009 132,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads appear to be getting thin

Pass 5 Jun 2008 125,039 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp causing poor beam patterns on main and dip

Some movement in top joints of both rear anti-roll bar links.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 125,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Condensation in offside headlamp causing poor beam patterns on main and dip

Some movement in top joints of both rear anti-roll bar links.

Pass 31 May 2007 117,944 miles

Some movement apparently in offside rear suspension bottom arm front outer joint. Borderline pass. Advise attention soon.

Pass 26 May 2006 108,701 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 108,672 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)

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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T562 MWP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T562 MWP, 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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T562 MWP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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