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V230 FAP

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,001 mi
Last recorded168,001 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 FAP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 168,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 168,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 162,664 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 162,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 159,805 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 159,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 159,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 159,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 159,462 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 154,789 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 151,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,861 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 126,448 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 109,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,524 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 86,168 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 78,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 74,259 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 74,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, rear exhaust silencer rattling slightly when tapped

Pass 29 Dec 2006 67,320 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 60,188 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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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V230 FAP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V230 FAP, 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 V230 FAP registered?

V230 FAP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V230 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V230 FAP shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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