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T208 FBW

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

227,878 mi
Last recorded227,878 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 FBW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2019 227,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 227,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 225,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 222,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 216,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 211,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013
Pass 18 Apr 2012
Pass 28 Apr 2011

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010
Pass 24 Apr 2009
Pass 26 Apr 2008 178,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 172,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 164,548 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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T208 FBW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T208 FBW, 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 T208 FBW?

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What year was T208 FBW registered?

T208 FBW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T208 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 FBW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T208 FBW have outstanding finance?

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