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T74 BRU

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,882 mi
Last recorded185,882 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 BRU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 185,882 miles

ABS Slow to re activate.

Bonnet release is very stiff

Damage to offside rear wheel rim.

Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.

Reduced performance atnearside park brakes.

Rust areas at rear jack points,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 185,855 miles

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

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

ABS Slow to re activate.

Bonnet release is very stiff

Damage to offside rear wheel rim.

Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.

Reduced performance atnearside park brakes.

Rust areas at rear jack points,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 178,765 miles

Both front tyres getting worn and nearing limits at inner tread edge areas

O/S/R door won't open from inside

Slight condensation at O/S H/Light starting to effect beam image slightly

Slight corrosion at O/S/R metal b/pipe in places

Slight cut/tear at N/S/F tyre outer sidewall edge (NOT down to ply/cords at time of test)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 171,268 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread and worn at inner tread edge areas (esp N/S/F - nearing limits)

Front inner b/pads appear very low and near limits of wear and outer pads low

O/S/F FOG/SPOT light lens cracked

O/S/R door won't open from inside (Handle loose)

Rear boot lid spoiler getting abit loose (NOT insecure at time of test)

Slight wear and movement at both rear lower susp/arms outer pins/bushes (BOARDER LINE)

Unable to check outer sills (Covered in plastic trims)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 158,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 144,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 134,123 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 16 Mar 2006 134,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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T74 BRU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T74 BRU, 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 T74 BRU registered?

T74 BRU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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