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T372 SPL

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,399 mi
Last recorded143,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT372 SPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 143,399 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 131,255 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 131,237 miles

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

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge,advise replacement

o/s hand brake effort could be improved.advise attention

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2010 117,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 105,945 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 105,915 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 94,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 82,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 82,155 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 69,591 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 69,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T372 SPL 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 63.6%.

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 T372 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 T372 SPL registered?

T372 SPL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T372 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T372 SPL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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