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V112 OGU

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV112 OGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,326 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear brake hoses deterated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

all offside susption bushis slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2019 118,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear brake hoses deterated (1.1.21 (a) (i))

all offside susption bushis slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 106,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,352 miles

Condensation in O/S/F lamp (BEAM IMAGE OK)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Condensation in O/S/F lamp (BEAM IMAGE OK)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,109 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 87,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,713 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,581 miles

Front drop-links, top rubbers split

VERY slight play in Offside rear suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,812 miles

Nearside differential seal leaking.

Nearside rear tyre, wearing on inner edge.

Offside and Nearside anti-roll bar drop-links, upper gaiters split/deteriorated.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,812 miles

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

Nearside differential seal leaking.

Nearside rear tyre, wearing on inner edge.

Offside and Nearside anti-roll bar drop-links, upper gaiters split/deteriorated.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,484 miles

O/S/F seatbelt slight fluffing.

Slight play in O/S steering.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,561 miles

Tyres generally poor condition.(Rears worse)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,911 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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V112 OGU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V112 OGU, 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 V112 OGU registered?

V112 OGU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V112 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V112 OGU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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