CarVerify

Free Car Check

T936 EJO

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,566 mi
Last recorded153,566 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT936 EJO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 153,566 miles

centre stop lamp inop

front inner roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2012 153,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

front brake pads worn

inner front roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear sills showing signs of corrosion

slight play steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2011 150,091 miles

both front antiroll bar inner D bushes showing signs of wear

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2011 150,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front antiroll bar inner D bushes showing signs of wear

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 145,445 miles

front inner track control arm bushes showing signs of wear

o/s/f & n/s/f inner roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2010 145,445 miles

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

front inner track control arm bushes showing signs of wear

o/s/f & n/s/f inner roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 141,016 miles

rear brake hosess starting to perrish

Fail 27 Feb 2009 141,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake hosess starting to perrish

Pass 5 Mar 2008 135,791 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 135,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 130,076 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 122,752 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 122,752 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T936 EJO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T936 EJO, 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

How do I check the history of T936 EJO?

You can check the full history of T936 EJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T936 EJO registered?

T936 EJO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T936 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T936 EJO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T936 EJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T936 EJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.