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T61 CPR

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,375 mi
Last recorded126,375 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 CPR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 126,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 126,371 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

under trays

Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

under trays

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,656 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension joint

Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light faulty

light fault indicator faulty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,555 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 109,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,873 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,295 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,572 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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T61 CPR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T61 CPR, 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 T61 CPR registered?

T61 CPR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T61 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T61 CPR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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