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S431 JOH

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,531 mi
Last recorded145,531 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 JOH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 145,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 144,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 143,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 141,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 133,431 miles

rear brake pads getting thin.

rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 133,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

movement in nearside rear antiroll bar link arm ball joint.

rear brake pads getting thin.

rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 120,704 miles

movement in offside rear antiroll bar link arm.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 120,704 miles

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

movement in offside rear antiroll bar link arm.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 107,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 107,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads getting thin.

rear brake pads getting thin.

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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S431 JOH is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S431 JOH, 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 S431 JOH registered?

S431 JOH is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S431 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 JOH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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