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T62 EGU

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,434 mi
Last recorded113,434 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 EGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,434 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,597 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,961 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,956 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 90,004 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 26 Mar 2016 90,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres cracking but no cords showing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,286 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 37,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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T62 EGU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T62 EGU, 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 T62 EGU registered?

T62 EGU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T62 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T62 EGU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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