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T118 RPC

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,175 mi
Last recorded186,175 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 RPC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 186,175 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 182,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 174,452 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 166,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 156,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 147,171 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 147,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 136,530 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 136,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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T118 RPC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black 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 T118 RPC, 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 T118 RPC registered?

T118 RPC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T118 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T118 RPC 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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