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T455 ELU

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,382 mi
Last recorded86,382 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 ELU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 86,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,858 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,761 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,587 miles

Note: RTear tyres are nearing their markers. † †Thanx.

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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T455 ELU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 T455 ELU, 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 T455 ELU registered?

T455 ELU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T455 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T455 ELU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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