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S274 BPL

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,874 mi
Last recorded152,874 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 BPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 152,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 152,874 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 148,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 142,269 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 142,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 135,632 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 129,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 129,461 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 125,682 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 121,030 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 115,795 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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S274 BPL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S274 BPL, 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 S274 BPL registered?

S274 BPL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S274 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S274 BPL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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