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V124 DPJ

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 128,875 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

belly pan fitted

boot damaged

nearside front tyre cut and perished

offside front tyre perished

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 6 Sep 2010 121,577 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Sep 2009 114,628 miles

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 108,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads appear low

outer sills covered

rear diff oil

Pass 19 Sep 2007 102,486 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 102,486 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and scuffed

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall perished

outer sills covered

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2005 86,458 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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V124 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V124 DPJ, 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 V124 DPJ registered?

V124 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V124 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V124 DPJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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