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T443 PGF

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,271 mi
Last recorded98,271 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 PGF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2014 98,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front door mirror damage

Pass 15 May 2013 95,088 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 95,088 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKS

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

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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T443 PGF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 T443 PGF, 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 T443 PGF registered?

T443 PGF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T443 PGF safe to buy?

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