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T442 BYY

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

130,660 mi
Last recorded130,660 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 BYY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,660 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 130,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,033 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 128,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 124,008 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 124,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 116,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,323 miles

1 of 2 o/s/r side lights inop.

Air bag warnning light on.

Boot open warnning light on.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,323 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 of 2 o/s/r side lights inop.

Air bag warnning light on.

Boot open warnning light on.

O/S/R light fault indicator on.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 105,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 105,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 100,544 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,544 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,507 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,507 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 89,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,717 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 82,717 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 74,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 69,815 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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T442 BYY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T442 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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What year was T442 BYY registered?

T442 BYY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T442 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T442 BYY shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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