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T50 SOL

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,872 mi
Last recorded144,872 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 SOL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2006 144,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 132,594 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 132,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1,windscreen is chiped very close to a zone †2, rear no plate is worn †3, n/s/r drop link ball joint is worn †4, slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint †5,n/s/f inside wheel is damaged slightly †6, n/s/f & o/s/f & REAR ARE WORN INSIDE EDGE †7, N/S

Fail 9 Jan 2006 132,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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T50 SOL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T50 SOL, 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 T50 SOL registered?

T50 SOL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T50 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 SOL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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