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T243 KBA

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,116 mi
Last recorded203,116 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 KBA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 203,116 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 203,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 190,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 169,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 140,353 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 140,353 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 131,373 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T243 KBA is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T243 KBA, 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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What year was T243 KBA registered?

T243 KBA is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T243 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 KBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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