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T239 SPG

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 SPG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 120,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,144 miles

Child seats fitted to N/S and O/S/R seats, unable to fully inspect seat belts

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 117,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seats fitted to N/S and O/S/R seats, unable to fully inspect seat belts

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,965 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 108,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 97,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 90,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 84,772 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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T239 SPG 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 70%.

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 T239 SPG, 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 T239 SPG registered?

T239 SPG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T239 SPG safe to buy?

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