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T273 SPL

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

148,571 mi
Last recorded148,571 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 SPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 147,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,527 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 144,045 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 141,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 139,191 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 137,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,636 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 134,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 132,783 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 116,435 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 112,700 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 107,106 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 101,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 101,314 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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T273 SPL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T273 SPL, 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 T273 SPL registered?

T273 SPL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T273 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T273 SPL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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