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T228 BWL

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,201 mi
Last recorded164,201 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 BWL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 164,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 157,989 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 145,601 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 145,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 134,045 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 133,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper blades split- advise to replace a.s.a.p.

o/s/r inner sidelight inop.

rear axle/ diff leak present

service soon indicator on

unable to fully check brake linings with wheels on- advise to have brakes checked?

Pass 28 Jun 2007 122,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 104,816 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 104,816 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T228 BWL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T228 BWL, 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 T228 BWL registered?

T228 BWL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T228 BWL safe to buy?

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