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V215 FFG

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,755 mi
Last recorded179,755 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 FFG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 179,755 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 177,336 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 177,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 171,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted. unable to carry out full inspection

parking brake efficiency just met may require adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Sep 2015 161,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 161,972 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 152,827 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 152,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKING NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 145,884 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 145,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plate poor

Fail 17 Sep 2012 139,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR TO SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OUTER SILL AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A FULL INSPECTION

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 139,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR TO SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OUTER SILL AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A FULL INSPECTION

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 132,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 125,704 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges raised treads

Pass 3 Oct 2009 118,546 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 118,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

Pass 12 Sep 2008 110,960 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 99,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,413 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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V215 FFG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V215 FFG, 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 V215 FFG registered?

V215 FFG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V215 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V215 FFG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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