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T821 EGD

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,409 mi
Last recorded100,409 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT821 EGD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 100,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,399 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 83,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 82,274 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,247 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 67,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 38,190 miles

o/s & n/s/r supensoin bushess showing signs of wear

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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T821 EGD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T821 EGD, 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 T821 EGD registered?

T821 EGD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T821 EGD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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