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V211 LDU

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,847 mi
Last recorded107,847 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 LDU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,324 miles

near side front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,737 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,984 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 85,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,812 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 82,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,182 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,927 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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V211 LDU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V211 LDU, 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 V211 LDU registered?

V211 LDU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V211 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V211 LDU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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