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V118 DYX

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 DYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014
Pass 15 Aug 2013 176,984 miles

Nearside side repeater indicator lens is damaged.

Plastic covers prevent a full examination of outer body sills.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 176,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside side repeater indicator lens is damaged.

Plastic covers prevent a full examination of outer body sills.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,979 miles

Nearside indicaator side repeater lens is damaged.

Slight movement in rear anti-roll bar, offside link. top joint.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 75,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management warning light remains on, indicating a fault

Nearside indicaator side repeater lens is damaged.

Slight movement in rear anti-roll bar, offside link. top joint.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,938 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 74,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,973 miles

condensation in offside headlight reducing light output

washers working but leaking from pipe under bonnet

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,881 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,083 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Water ingress to offside headlamp

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,823 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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V118 DYX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V118 DYX, 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 V118 DYX registered?

V118 DYX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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