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T342 BRM

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,744 mi
Last recorded150,744 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 BRM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2012 150,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 150,744 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 144,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 137,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 131,522 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 130,293 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 130,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,365 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 118,365 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 100,630 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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T342 BRM is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver 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 T342 BRM, 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 T342 BRM registered?

T342 BRM is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T342 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T342 BRM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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