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T203 BYY

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,073 mi
Last recorded175,073 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 BYY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 175,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 169,971 miles

both front and rear brake discs becoming worn

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn but not considered excessive

nearside rear tie-bar outer ball joint slight play

offside rear tie-bar outer ball joint slight play

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight play both rear lower hub rose joints not considered excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2014 159,298 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

parking brake lever travel long

slight play nearside anti-roll bar drop link not considered excessive

slight play nearside inner track rod ball joint

Pass 29 May 2013 149,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 141,187 miles

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

both front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 123,175 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre pressure looks low

Pass 4 May 2010 122,628 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamps full of condensation

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,936 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear parking brake slightly weak and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Apr 2008 104,828 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 104,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,886 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,592 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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T203 BYY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T203 BYY, 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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T203 BYY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T203 BYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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