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V21 BMW

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 BMW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 117,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 116,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,605 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 114,239 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 10 Nov 2006 107,241 miles

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

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

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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V21 BMW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V21 BMW, 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 V21 BMW registered?

V21 BMW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V21 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V21 BMW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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