1999 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · T278 AYX
1999 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 120,852 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2793cc
T278 AYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T278 AYX Mileage History
- 19/07/2023109,977 mi
- 09/07/2024115,934 mi+5,957 mi
- 11/07/2025120,852 mi+4,918 mi
Average of roughly 5,493 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
T278 AYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 528 (T278 AYX) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”.
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