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S391 DHC

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,555 mi
Last recorded143,555 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 DHC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 143,555 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 123,374 miles

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

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

offside rear door damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,923 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 103,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 97,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,513 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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S391 DHC 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 S391 DHC, 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 S391 DHC?

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What year was S391 DHC registered?

S391 DHC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S391 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 DHC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S391 DHC have outstanding finance?

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