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T787 BTR

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 BTR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2020 96,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 93,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 85,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,856 miles

centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2015 77,849 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,865 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,938 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,533 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,446 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,804 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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T787 BTR is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T787 BTR, 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 T787 BTR registered?

T787 BTR is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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