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T188 XPB

1999 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,660 mi
Last recorded22,660 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW F Series20,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 XPB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 22,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 22,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 22,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,780 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 21,419 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,886 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 20,886 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 20,554 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,171 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 19,171 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014
Fail 11 Jun 2014 18,467 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,021 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,500 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,750 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,075 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 16,075 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,121 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,265 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 14,265 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,475 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,185 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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T188 XPB is a 1999 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,554 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T188 XPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T188 XPB registered?

T188 XPB is a 1999 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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