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T132 MLF

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,993 mi
Last recorded81,993 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 MLF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,993 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 81,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 80,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,751 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 79,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,916 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,916 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,953 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 64,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,170 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,918 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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T132 MLF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T132 MLF, 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 T132 MLF registered?

T132 MLF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T132 MLF safe to buy?

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