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T120 SPL

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,922 mi
Last recorded133,922 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 SPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 133,922 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 110,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f a,r,b link boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2014 110,765 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f a,r,b link boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,431 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 17 Apr 2008 81,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,663 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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T120 SPL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T120 SPL, 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 T120 SPL registered?

T120 SPL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T120 SPL safe to buy?

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