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T588 RWY

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,083 mi
Last recorded131,083 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 RWY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 131,083 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 131,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2016 124,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,392 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 115,390 miles

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

REAR TYRES BOLD INNER EDGES (235/45/17)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp dampness inside lense

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,315 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE ABOVE FUELTANK CORRODED

O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,702 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 29 Aug 2009 64,573 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 50,311 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 46,193 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 41,962 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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T588 RWY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T588 RWY, 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 T588 RWY registered?

T588 RWY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T588 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T588 RWY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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