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T879 SDK

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,885 mi
Last recorded168,885 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 SDK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2013 168,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 167,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 166,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front 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 22 Nov 2008 154,904 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 143,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 132,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 121,545 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T879 SDK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T879 SDK, 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 T879 SDK registered?

T879 SDK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T879 SDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T879 SDK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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