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S315 NTF

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 NTF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013

both rear tyres on wear bars

brake pipes at rear starting to corode

engine oil leak

hand brake poor o/s rear

Pass 1 May 2012 199,279 miles

brake pipe to n/s rear brake hose starting to corode

hand brake poor o/s rear

oil leak at front leaking from undertray

Fail 1 May 2012 199,279 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to n/s rear brake hose starting to corode

hand brake poor o/s rear

oil leak at front leaking from undertray

Pass 16 May 2011

brake pipes at rear starting to corode

Pass 10 May 2010 180,642 miles

advise to improve performance of rear handbrake.

front brake pads wearing.

rear suspension nearside/offside rear subframe bushes wearing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 20 May 2009 159,173 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 143,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 131,177 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges.

Pass 12 May 2006 118,775 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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S315 NTF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S315 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.

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What year was S315 NTF registered?

S315 NTF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S315 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S315 NTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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