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T63 KOA

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

19,838 mi
Last recorded19,838 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT63 KOA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded light corrosion to pipes ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 19,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack End (Lollipop) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded light corrosion to pipes ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,588 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 14,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 94 y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 10,772 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 10,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 6,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 147,910 miles

slight damage to outer wall to nsr tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 145,745 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 144,745 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 144,745 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 141,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 130,306 miles

N/S AND O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 1.6MM AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON THERE EDGES.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 128,137 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 120,333 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 120,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 117,005 miles

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

Rear flexi brake hoses may be required for next mot N/S/F headlmp at full adjustment

Fail 27 Nov 2007 112,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 112,914 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 108,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 101,857 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 KOA 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 68.2%.

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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

T63 KOA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T63 KOA safe to buy?

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