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V164 GUP

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,442 mi
Last recorded175,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 GUP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 175,442 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 175,442 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 169,391 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine managment light staying on

Pass 18 May 2010 166,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 166,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 160,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 145,404 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 145,404 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

front to rear fuel pipes corrored

Pass 5 Apr 2007 133,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 125,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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V164 GUP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V164 GUP, 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 V164 GUP registered?

V164 GUP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V164 GUP safe to buy?

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