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T565 AWR

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

152,266 mi
Last recorded152,266 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 AWR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 152,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn slightly fouling on body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2022 152,217 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn slightly fouling on body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 May 2021 148,761 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 148,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 142,689 miles

fault on main beam switch

Pass 16 Aug 2016 142,058 miles

Centre Front Oil leak engine has small leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged has a stick on mirror glass ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 142,058 miles

Centre Front Oil leak engine has small leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged has a stick on mirror glass ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 152,948 miles

Centre Front ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 152,948 miles

Centre Front ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 139,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2014 139,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2013 136,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords x4

Fail 2 Aug 2013 136,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords x4

Pass 17 Jul 2012 133,985 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 133,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

19% imbalance on front service brakes

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake disc detriorated but not seriousely weakened

Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,309 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,285 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,523 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 128,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 118,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,365 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 106,107 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 81,023 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 80,903 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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T565 AWR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 T565 AWR, 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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T565 AWR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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