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T145 JTD

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,511 mi
Last recorded146,511 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT145 JTD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 146,511 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear undertrays fitted

o/s/f headlamp deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perised

rear both side tyres sidewalls perised

Pass 29 Oct 2010 146,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2010 146,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2009 141,507 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 141,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 131,104 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 117,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 105,873 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 105,873 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T145 JTD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T145 JTD, 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 T145 JTD registered?

T145 JTD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T145 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T145 JTD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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