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T43 UCF

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,106 mi
Last recorded235,106 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 UCF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 235,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 235,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 229,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 229,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 223,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 223,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 214,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 214,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 204,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 199,668 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 199,665 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 193,172 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 193,167 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 178,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 164,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 148,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 132,740 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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T43 UCF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T43 UCF, 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 T43 UCF registered?

T43 UCF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T43 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T43 UCF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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