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M820 YGO

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,891 mi
Last recorded149,891 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 YGO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 149,891 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 149,890 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 134,447 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 134,437 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 121,611 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 121,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 114,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,525 miles

both headlamp deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,523 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,777 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 84,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,409 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M820 YGO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M820 YGO, 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

How do I check the history of M820 YGO?

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What year was M820 YGO registered?

M820 YGO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is M820 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M820 YGO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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