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T268 CBK

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,597 mi
Last recorded142,597 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 CBK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 142,597 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 140,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 140,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 139,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 138,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 138,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 135,103 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 135,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 218,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 121,339 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 121,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 113,892 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 113,731 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,215 miles

slight brake judder on offside front brake

Fail 5 Feb 2008 100,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight brake judder on offside front brake

Pass 11 Jan 2007 78,151 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 78,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 70,417 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

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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T268 CBK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T268 CBK, 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

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What year was T268 CBK registered?

T268 CBK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T268 CBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T268 CBK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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