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T36 LAF

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 LAF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 13 Apr 2015

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,158 miles

see advisory notice test number 148338684089

Fail 29 Mar 2014 114,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

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

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

nearside rear inner side light inoperative.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,401 miles

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

advise attention h/brake

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 94,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 89,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,911 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,342 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 61,997 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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T36 LAF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T36 LAF, 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 T36 LAF registered?

T36 LAF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T36 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T36 LAF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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