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T301 DGP

2001 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,340 mi
Last recorded159,340 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 528100,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 DGP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 159,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 159,325 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 154,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 154,107 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 153,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 149,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 149,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 142,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 138,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,779 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 133,779 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 126,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 126,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,595 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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T301 DGP is a 2001 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 100,258 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 T301 DGP, 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 25 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 T301 DGP registered?

T301 DGP is a 2001 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is T301 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T301 DGP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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