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T24 KOW

1999 BMW 528

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 KOW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,671 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,521 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,911 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 85,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 85,257 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,860 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,313 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 75,803 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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T24 KOW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T24 KOW, 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 T24 KOW registered?

T24 KOW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T24 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T24 KOW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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