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V188 ERX

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,569 mi
Last recorded138,569 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 ERX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,569 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 125,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres deteriorated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,771 miles

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

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 116,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,660 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Brake Pads 3mm

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

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,285 miles

Exhaust System rusty

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,438 miles

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

front screen stonechipped

front wipers splitting

Fail 12 Apr 2010 100,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

front screen stonechipped

front wipers splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,191 miles

see checklist 39535

Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,188 miles

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

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

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

see checklist 39535

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,301 miles

c/l 536221

Fail 11 Apr 2008 92,263 miles

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

c/l 536221

Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2006 80,464 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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V188 ERX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V188 ERX, 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 V188 ERX registered?

V188 ERX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V188 ERX safe to buy?

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