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T244 MVW

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,600 mi
Last recorded171,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 MVW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 171,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 171,508 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 171,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 168,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 168,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 165,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 126,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 134,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 145,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 145,453 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 139,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 139,906 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 133,728 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 133,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 128,317 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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T244 MVW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T244 MVW, 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

How do I check the history of T244 MVW?

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What year was T244 MVW registered?

T244 MVW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T244 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T244 MVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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