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T365 FGT

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

200,430 mi
Last recorded200,430 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT365 FGT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,193cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 200,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 193,983 miles

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

Tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2016 193,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 185,909 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake has a slight bind when rotated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 185,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake has a slight bind when rotated

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 177,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 167,972 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Fail 19 Jul 2013 167,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 25 Jul 2012 153,061 miles

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2012 153,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 139,874 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)

advise anti vibe clip missing o/s/f caliper/pads

Pass 13 Jul 2010 132,811 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,202 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 126,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 114,762 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 114,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,042 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 105,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,268 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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T365 FGT is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T365 FGT, 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 T365 FGT registered?

T365 FGT is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T365 FGT safe to buy?

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