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T9 YBE

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,388 mi
Last recorded126,388 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 YBE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2018 126,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,650 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,978 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 109,976 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,397 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 101,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,174 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 62,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 53,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,400 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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T9 YBE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T9 YBE, 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 T9 YBE registered?

T9 YBE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T9 YBE safe to buy?

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