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S403 OHN

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,994 mi
Last recorded150,994 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 OHN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 150,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 142,537 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 142,533 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 127,769 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 127,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 116,975 miles

front brake judder

Fail 19 Jul 2006 116,975 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 111,936 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 111,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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S403 OHN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S403 OHN, 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 S403 OHN registered?

S403 OHN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S403 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S403 OHN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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