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T769 KRL

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT769 KRL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded [at inner body sill] (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded [at inner body sill] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [at inner bodysill by fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise ; both front tyre worn @ inner / outer edge / also nearside front tyre outer wall perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min limit (3.5.1g)

centre stop lamp not working

coolant level topped up prior to test

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 159,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 156,501 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

partial under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 156,484 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

partial under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 153,328 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlight unit

strong advice n/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

Pass 8 Aug 2012 149,444 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)

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

o/s/f headlights beam pattern and light intensity affected by condensation. advise attention

Pass 17 Aug 2011 144,683 miles

both front tyres wear started on outer and inner edges

both front wiper blades split on ends

strong advice both rear brake flexs cracking started

tyre wear o/s/r outer and inner edges

very strong advice n/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

water in o/s headlight unit

Pass 20 Aug 2010 140,623 miles

both front shock rubber boots split and hanging loose

both front tyres inner and outer edges wearing

damage on n/s/f door

rear tyres outer and inner edges wearing

water in o/s/f headlight unit

Pass 19 Aug 2009 138,000 miles

irregular wear at both sides front tyres inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2009 137,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

irregular wear at both sides front tyres inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2008 135,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 130,758 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 130,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATED

Pass 4 Aug 2006 123,638 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 114,470 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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T769 KRL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T769 KRL, 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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T769 KRL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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