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V168 MGC

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,152 mi
Last recorded105,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 MGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,576 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,085 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,783 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres tread depths wearing low on inside edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,387 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,502 miles

both rear tyres tread depths wearing low on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,716 miles

tread on both front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,400 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 40,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,934 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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V168 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V168 MGC, 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 V168 MGC registered?

V168 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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