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KNO 4Y

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

194,443 mi
Last recorded194,443 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNO 4Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 194,443 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 194,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 192,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 191,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 190,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 188,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 186,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 184,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 181,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 174,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 169,940 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 164,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 158,114 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 158,114 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 144,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 144,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 137,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 131,691 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 131,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 124,245 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 124,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 120,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 115,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 115,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 107,101 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)

Pass 12 May 2006 97,651 miles

Offside Front 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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KNO 4Y is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KNO 4Y, 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 KNO 4Y registered?

KNO 4Y is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is KNO 4Y safe to buy?

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