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V150 GRG

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,521 mi
Last recorded167,521 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 GRG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 167,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 148,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 148,228 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 135,175 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 122,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,664 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre x 2

Fail 9 Nov 2012 116,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in o/s/f tyre x 2

Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,020 miles

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

front discs worn and inner pads low o/s/f

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,944 miles

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

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

front discs worn and inner pads low o/s/f

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,486 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering arm inner fixings

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,369 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing starting to get rough and noisey

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,969 miles

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

Slight brake run out to rear brake disc's

Fail 14 Nov 2008 97,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Slight brake run out to rear brake disc's

Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,468 miles

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

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

Slight movement in both front lower arm ball joints

Fail 15 Nov 2007 94,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear low hand brake efficiency

Slight movement in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 89,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 84,127 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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V150 GRG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V150 GRG, 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 V150 GRG registered?

V150 GRG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V150 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V150 GRG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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