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T892 RPL

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,463 mi
Last recorded153,463 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT892 RPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 153,463 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 150,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 149,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes near pump damp (2.1.5 (a))

rear differential slight damp

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,271 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower control arms forward inner bushes have slight wear / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield loose and resting on silencer

Fail 17 Nov 2020 140,271 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear pipes rotten above axle, one has burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower control arms forward inner bushes have slight wear / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield loose and resting on silencer

Pass 1 May 2019 135,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 131,358 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 127,933 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak below pump (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 127,933 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak below pump (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smear (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 124,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 120,696 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 117,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 112,711 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2013 112,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,628 miles

advise slight condensation in both headlights

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,285 miles

advise strong front number plate badly detiorated recommend replacement (hard to read at night)

all brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,242 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 65,241 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,160 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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T892 RPL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T892 RPL, 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 T892 RPL registered?

T892 RPL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T892 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T892 RPL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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