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T218 MVX

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,633 mi
Last recorded148,633 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 MVX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 148,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015
Pass 12 Aug 2014 147,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 139,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 129,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,456 miles

1- airbag light stay on. 2-nearside front outer tyre wall slightly worn.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,834 miles

air bag lightsstay on.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 98,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag lightsstay on.

Pass 9 May 2007 91,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 85,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 79,639 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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T218 MVX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T218 MVX, 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 T218 MVX registered?

T218 MVX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T218 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T218 MVX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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