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S276 HLG

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,169 mi
Last recorded124,169 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 HLG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 124,169 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti-roll bar bushes perrished

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 115,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside outer sills and underbody has plastic covering not allowing full inspection.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 115,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills and underbody has plastic covering not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 109,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 90,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 81,567 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,701 miles

near and offside rear tyres on legal limit stron gly advise change,nearside rear antiroll bar link arm has slight play on lower ball joint

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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S276 HLG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S276 HLG, 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 S276 HLG registered?

S276 HLG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S276 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 HLG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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