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T187 BVP

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,018 mi
Last recorded185,018 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 BVP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 185,018 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 178,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 172,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 172,091 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 168,737 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 168,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads may be worn (unable to see verry well) wiper blades smear

Pass 28 Mar 2007 162,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 144,777 miles

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

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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T187 BVP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T187 BVP, 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 T187 BVP registered?

T187 BVP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T187 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T187 BVP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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