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T135 KVR

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,546 mi
Last recorded120,546 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 KVR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 120,546 miles

Both rear tyre's approaching legal limit.

Front bumper damaged underneath.

Rear parking brake efficiency low on N/S.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 111,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Handbrake performance low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,520 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 103,520 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 97,067 miles

Both rear wheels rotate close to wheel arches

Cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2008 97,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear wheels rotate close to wheel arches

Cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 May 2007 89,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,136 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 81,092 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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T135 KVR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T135 KVR, 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 T135 KVR registered?

T135 KVR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T135 KVR safe to buy?

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