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T547 HTR

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

185,840 mi
Last recorded185,840 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 HTR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 185,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 182,236 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 174,583 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 166,789 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 166,785 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 158,624 miles

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2021 158,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2020 152,217 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 152,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 145,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,652 miles

oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,113 miles

rear brake hoses perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 126,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake hoses perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,472 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil leak

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,413 miles

headlights misted

trans light on

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,205 miles

front and rear brake pads low

rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 16 Sep 2014 97,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads low

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,274 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2013 89,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,217 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre very badly worn outer edge and 2mm

offside front tyre worn outer edge and 2.5mm

Fail 27 Sep 2012 83,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre very badly worn outer edge and 2mm

offside front tyre worn outer edge and 2.5mm

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,279 miles

diff oil leak

front tyres nearly on wear bars

nearside wiper blade poor

slight play offside rear suspention arm

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,279 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

diff oil leak

front tyres nearly on wear bars

nearside wiper blade poor

slight play offside rear suspention arm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,820 miles

front tyres nearly on wear bars

rear pads low

Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,820 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)

front tyres nearly on wear bars

rear pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,255 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar rubber split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,786 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 28,506 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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T547 HTR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 T547 HTR, 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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T547 HTR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T547 HTR shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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