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T646 XAP

1999 BMW 528

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT646 XAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 72,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,445 miles

both front headlights worn/ water damaged

front brake discs worn

n/s lower ball joint rubber worn/ perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,614 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes corroded n/s/r

chip on windscreen close to fail

damage to n/s/f suspension arm/ link

front brake discs worn

front wiper blade slightly split

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes corroded n/s/r

chip on windscreen close to fail

damage to n/s/f suspension arm/ link

front brake discs worn

front wiper blade slightly split

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,800 miles

CHIP IN W/SCREEN SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND HANDBRAKE NEEDS SERVICING.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,429 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,698 miles

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

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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T646 XAP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T646 XAP, 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 T646 XAP registered?

T646 XAP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T646 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T646 XAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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