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T152 UCF

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,869 mi
Last recorded142,869 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT152 UCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 142,869 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear springs corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar lnkage

Pass 22 Mar 2011 139,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 137,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 134,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 134,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2008 119,246 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear both rear anti-roll bar link rods

slight wear nearside front link rod

Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,605 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside handbrake efficiency low.

slight wear rear link rods.

surface cut nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 6 May 2006 98,072 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 98,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T152 UCF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver 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 T152 UCF, 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 T152 UCF registered?

T152 UCF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T152 UCF safe to buy?

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