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S836 SVK

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,722 mi
Last recorded164,722 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 SVK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 164,722 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 164,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 158,721 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 158,686 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 152,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 152,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 149,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 145,749 miles

N/S/R door will not open

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 145,749 miles

N/S/R door will not open

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 141,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 140,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 131,473 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 131,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Left hand drive shaft inner joint not located securely in diff.

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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S836 SVK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S836 SVK, 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 S836 SVK registered?

S836 SVK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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