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T457 MGB

1999 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,865 mi
Last recorded22,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW F Series20,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 MGB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,865 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,852 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 21,337 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 21,330 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,381 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 18,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

nearside rear wheel chain adjuster insecure

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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T457 MGB is a 1999 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,554 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T457 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T457 MGB registered?

T457 MGB is a 1999 BMW F Series, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T457 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T457 MGB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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