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T255 VAP

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

213,702 mi
Last recorded213,702 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 VAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 213,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 213,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 212,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 212,758 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 207,265 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 197,170 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 176,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 163,685 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 153,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 141,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 131,027 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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T255 VAP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T255 VAP, 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 T255 VAP registered?

T255 VAP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T255 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 VAP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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