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T617 ATF

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,224 mi
Last recorded136,224 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 ATF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 136,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 129,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 129,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 8 Dec 2011 112,844 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 112,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 104,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,703 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 95,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 80,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 76,798 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 76,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T617 ATF is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T617 ATF, 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 T617 ATF registered?

T617 ATF is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T617 ATF safe to buy?

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