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S275 GWT

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,913 mi
Last recorded171,913 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 GWT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 171,913 miles

Handbrake shows minimal effort

Pass 21 Nov 2017 159,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 147,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 141,220 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 141,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,952 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,453 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 117,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

fuel pipes slighty corroded

outter sill unable to check due to covers

petrol tank corroded

play in front d bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,060 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 104,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 88,480 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,159 miles

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

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

rear heatshield loose

Fail 20 Dec 2007 85,159 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear heatshield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2006 80,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,474 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 71,474 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S275 GWT is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S275 GWT, 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.

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What year was S275 GWT registered?

S275 GWT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S275 GWT safe to buy?

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