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T112 ABM

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT112 ABM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 126,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play. (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 123,470 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 123,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 111,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,778 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2010 101,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 101,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 94,031 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 83,612 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight lump missing tyre wall n/s/f

Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,004 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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T112 ABM is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T112 ABM, 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 T112 ABM registered?

T112 ABM is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T112 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T112 ABM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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