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T754 RBR

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,813 mi
Last recorded156,813 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT754 RBR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 156,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 156,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 132,191 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 124,111 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 123,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipes heavily corroded not leaking at time of test

oil leak on engine poss rocker gasket reqs further inspection

Pass 29 May 2008 111,295 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r door unable to open

Fail 29 May 2008 111,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r door unable to open

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 101,339 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 89,178 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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T754 RBR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T754 RBR, 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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T754 RBR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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