MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,686 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all the brake discs are slightly corroded
the engine has an oil leak
the n/s headlamp plastic cover are faded but the pattern is o.k.
the n/s/f door check strap is worn
the power steering reservior is damp
the rear subframe mountings are split but secure
there are small dents in the o/s/f door
there are various damage in the windscreen
there is slight moisture in the n/s/f indicator
there is slight underbody and component corrosion including the front to rear metal brake pipes
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all the brake discs are slightly corroded
the engine has an oil leak
the n/s headlamp plastic cover are faded but the pattern is o.k.
the n/s/f door check strap is worn
the power steering reservior is damp
the rear subframe mountings are split but secure
there are small dents in the o/s/f door
there are various damage in the windscreen
there is slight moisture in the n/s/f indicator
there is slight underbody and component corrosion including the front to rear metal brake pipes
oil service light on.
rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
sat/nav holder in wiper sweep!(Removed).
slight oil leak around sump area.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
oil service light on.
rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
sat/nav holder in wiper sweep!(Removed).
slight oil leak around sump area.
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
the front brake pads are worn low
the front tyres are slightly cracking in the treads
the n/s mirror glass is slightly delaminating
the o/s grill is slightly insecure in the bonnet
the o/s/r suspension antiroll bar link has slight play
the rear brake discs are slight corroded but perform o.k.
the rear fog lights show white light slightly on the edges
there are small stonechips in the windscreen
there is a slight engine oil leak
there is slight moisture in the o/s headlamp and the reflector is slightly insecure but within the limits
there is slight play in both sides of the steering rack
there is various slight bodywork damage but nothing is jagged
there is various slight underbody and component corrosion
the front brake pads are worn low
the front tyres are slightly cracking in the treads
the n/s mirror glass is slightly delaminating
the o/s grill is slightly insecure in the bonnet
the o/s/r suspension antiroll bar link has slight play
the rear brake discs are slight corroded but perform o.k.
the rear fog lights show white light slightly on the edges
there are small stonechips in the windscreen
there is a slight engine oil leak
there is slight moisture in the o/s headlamp and the reflector is slightly insecure but within the limits
there is slight play in both sides of the steering rack
there is various slight bodywork damage but nothing is jagged
there is various slight underbody and component corrosion
both front suspension front track control arms and rear subframe mountings are split/perished
both headlamp lenses and the n/s/f indicator unit have been repaired with tape
the front to rear metal brake pipes have been cleaned and waxoyled
the n/s mirror glass is delaminated
the n/s/f tyre valve is damaged which makes it difficult to set the pressure
the n/s/r tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm (min limit 1.6mm)
the power steering fluid reservior is damp
the rear suspension antiroll bar link are ball joint has slight play
the spare tyre tread depth is below the minimum requirement
the windscreen wiper blades are slightly smearing and the rear is split
there are stonechips in the windscreen but not large enough to fail the mot
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front suspension front track control arms and rear subframe mountings are split/perished
both headlamp lenses and the n/s/f indicator unit have been repaired with tape
the n/s mirror glass is delaminated
the n/s/r tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm (min limit 1.6mm)
the power steering fluid reservior is damp
the rear suspension antiroll bar link are ball joint has slight play
the windscreen wiper blades are slightly smearing and the rear is split
there are stonechips in the windscreen but not large enough to fail the mot
accident damage to front of vehicle headlamps & indicators tapped in position.(Headlamp still securely bolted).N/s/f spot lamp lense cracked.
n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm & o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!
various stone chips in windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
accident damage to front of vehicle headlamps & indicators tapped in position.(Headlamp still securely bolted).N/s/f spot lamp lense cracked.
n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm & o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!
various stone chips in windscreen.
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
n/s mirror glass slightly discoloured.
n/s/r outer brake pad low (3mm).
various small scratches + stone chips in windscreen.
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
n/s mirror glass slightly discoloured.
n/s/r outer brake pad low (3mm).
various small scratches + stone chips in windscreen.
slight cracking to n/s and o/s rear subframe front mounting bushes
very slight play n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar links
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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V196 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 V196 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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V196 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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