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L9 MHK

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,081 mi
Last recorded96,081 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 MHK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

misting of fluid power steering reservoir

near side rear drive shaft joint damaged

near side rear top suspension arm ball joint cover split

off side rear has one of two side lights inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,486 miles

front windscreen washers weak

Pass 7 May 2009 84,838 miles

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

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor leaking

nearside rear sill corroding slightly

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 5 May 2009 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroding slightly and judder

front brake pads look low

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor leaking

nearside rear sill corroding slightly

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 May 2008 75,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 75,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 60,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,521 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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L9 MHK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver 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 L9 MHK, 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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What year was L9 MHK registered?

L9 MHK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is L9 MHK safe to buy?

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