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T117 VFB

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,376 mi
Last recorded146,376 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 VFB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 146,376 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

interior mirror not secure

Fail 21 Nov 2012 146,373 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

interior mirror not secure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 140,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 113,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,551 miles

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

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

unable to see front + rear brake pads fully

Fail 6 Jun 2008 119,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 119,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 115,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,685 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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T117 VFB 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 77.8%.

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 T117 VFB, 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 T117 VFB registered?

T117 VFB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T117 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T117 VFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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