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T957 CTY

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,993 mi
Last recorded8,993 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT957 CTY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 8,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

mileage on digital display is incomplete [so milage on mot is what was readable

pipe pipe o/s/r/ slight coroded but still sound

Pass 3 May 2012 94,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 92,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,537 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 85,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 84,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 80,160 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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T957 CTY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T957 CTY, 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 T957 CTY registered?

T957 CTY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T957 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T957 CTY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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