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V196 MGC

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 MGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,686 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,627 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 163,522 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 163,522 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 153,329 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 154,995 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 148,839 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 148,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 140,697 miles

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.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 140,697 miles

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.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 135,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 135,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 132,038 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 132,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 126,952 miles

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.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 126,952 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 120,609 miles

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.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 120,609 miles

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.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 114,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,672 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 109,349 miles

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)

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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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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