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V245 MGC

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,093 mi
Last recorded89,093 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 MGC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 89,093 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 89,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,775 miles

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

condensation in nearside front headlamp

nearside body damage

rear wiper motor seized

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2009 83,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,512 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,512 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,693 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 66,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 59,599 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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V245 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V245 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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What year was V245 MGC registered?

V245 MGC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V245 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V245 MGC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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