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T835 FAP

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,396 mi
Last recorded93,396 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT835 FAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 93,396 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 93,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 84,580 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,648 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,461 miles

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

right washer poor

Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

right washer poor

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,186 miles

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)

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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T835 FAP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T835 FAP, 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 T835 FAP registered?

T835 FAP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T835 FAP safe to buy?

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