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M500 GJC

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,776 mi
Last recorded195,776 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GJC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 195,776 miles

air bag lamp on

low brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 190,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 182,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 173,500 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 166,959 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 166,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M500 GJC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M500 GJC, 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

How do I check the history of M500 GJC?

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What year was M500 GJC registered?

M500 GJC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M500 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 GJC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M500 GJC have outstanding finance?

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