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T528 SDL

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT528 SDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2009 107,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 107,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 95,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,392 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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T528 SDL is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T528 SDL, 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 T528 SDL registered?

T528 SDL is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T528 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T528 SDL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T528 SDL have outstanding finance?

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