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S201 NTF

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,894 mi
Last recorded119,894 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 NTF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 119,894 miles

Airbag warning light on

Main metal brake pipes rusting at rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 119,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Airbag warning light on

Main metal brake pipes rusting at rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 109,073 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play detected in o/s end of steering rack.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 108,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play detected in o/s end of steering rack.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,905 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,277 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,896 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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S201 NTF 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 60%.

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 S201 NTF, 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 S201 NTF registered?

S201 NTF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S201 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 NTF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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