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T544 FFC

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,096 mi
Last recorded213,096 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 FFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 213,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 198,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 183,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 165,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 165,169 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 155,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 28 Jul 2008 155,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 31 Jul 2007 144,612 miles

Advise nearside rear seat belt not checked , ( child seat fitted ) !

Advise rear tyres worn close to limit !

Pass 1 Aug 2006 132,897 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 132,897 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 120,010 miles

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

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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T544 FFC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T544 FFC, 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

How do I check the history of T544 FFC?

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What year was T544 FFC registered?

T544 FFC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 10 April 1999.

Is T544 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T544 FFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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