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R100 AXE

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 AXE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 150,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 144,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 136,415 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 136,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 128,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,931 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 121,653 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 121,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 109,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 98,383 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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R100 AXE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R100 AXE, 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 R100 AXE?

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What year was R100 AXE registered?

R100 AXE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is R100 AXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 AXE shows 10 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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