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T63 JGF

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,024 mi
Last recorded82,024 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT63 JGF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,024 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both Front Coil spring corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,024 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both Front Coil spring corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,008 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2018 79,008 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,108 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in bush

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has slight cuts inner wall.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,513 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 128,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 119,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 119,199 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,980 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 102,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,076 miles

offside rear anti roll bar link slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,983 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,311 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 70,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,175 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 62,175 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,508 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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T63 JGF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T63 JGF, 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 T63 JGF registered?

T63 JGF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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