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227,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes pitted
engine oil leaks
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded and painted at rear
rear coil springs heavily corroded
rear tyre wearing low on centre tread
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
brake pipes pitted
engine oil leaks
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded and painted at rear
rear coil springs heavily corroded
rear tyre wearing low on centre tread
dampness around steering rack.
engine and gear box oil leaks.
front pads look low unable to view front and rears fully.
re-tested in very wet conditions.
rear diff oil leaks.
traction control light on.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
dampness around steering rack
engine and gearbox oil leaks
front brake pads look low unable to view fully
rear diff oil leaks
traction control light on
unable to view front and rear brakes fully
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine has air leaks
engine noise
o/s headlamp aim dim
o/s headlamp aim on lower limit and wont adjust
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both head lamp aims dim
engine has air leaks
engine noise
o/s headlamp aim on lower limit and wont adjust
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Chips In Windscreen
Condensation In Both Headlamp Glasses
EXhaust System Rusted
Nearside Parking Brake Efficiency Low
Rear Brake Pads Low
Side Undertrays Fitted
Both rear Tyre s2mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)
Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low
Slight condensation to nearside and offside headlamps
Slight free play in front suspension arm bushes
Suspect rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Heavy condensation to nearside and offside front headlamps
Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low
Nearside front seat stuck forward
Slight free play in front suspension arm bushes
Suspect rear brake pads wearing low
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
condensation both headlights /slight play all rollbar links /
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J777 GSP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 J777 GSP, 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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J777 GSP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 7 January 1999.
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