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T128 MCS

1999 BMW 528

Blue Diesel 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 MCS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 130,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 122,800 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,850 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 11,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2007 106,336 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 106,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F door not openingfrom inside

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,622 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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T128 MCS is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T128 MCS, 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 T128 MCS registered?

T128 MCS is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T128 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T128 MCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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