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V159 GMO

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,300 mi
Last recorded171,300 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 GMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 171,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front, inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 11 May 2017 171,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front, inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 159,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 155,439 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 155,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 152,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 152,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 150,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,850 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 110,631 miles

front washer jets weak

Pass 14 May 2007 99,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 92,353 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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V159 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V159 GMO, 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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V159 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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