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J777 GSP

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

227,900 mi
Last recorded227,900 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 GSP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 227,900 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 227,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 206,640 miles

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.

Fail 24 May 2012 206,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 167,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 167,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 149,049 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 149,049 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 131,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 131,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,188 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 117,188 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)

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 /

Pass 25 Oct 2006 104,791 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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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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What year was J777 GSP registered?

J777 GSP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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