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T153 TEY

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,989 mi
Last recorded97,989 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 TEY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,989 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 97,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 92,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake backplate loose ,lower mouting point corroded

Fail 5 May 2009 92,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake backplate loose ,lower mouting point corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 84,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and cracked in tread area.

Pass 16 May 2007 77,391 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 30 Apr 2007 77,331 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 5 May 2006 69,273 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 69,273 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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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T153 TEY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T153 TEY, 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 T153 TEY registered?

T153 TEY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T153 TEY safe to buy?

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