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Y888 TAO

2017 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,072 mi
Last recorded56,072 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52843,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 TAO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 53,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,090 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,764 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 33,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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Y888 TAO is a 2017 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 43,776 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 Y888 TAO, 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 9 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y888 TAO registered?

Y888 TAO is a 2017 BMW 528, first registered on 12 January 2017.

Is Y888 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y888 TAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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