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V248 DGK

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

264,109 mi
Last recorded264,109 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 DGK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 264,109 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

play propshaft bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 264,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

play propshaft bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 254,194 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 254,192 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 241,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 241,460 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 224,499 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2012 224,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tracktion controll light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 210,430 miles

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

front number plate cracked can still be read

front to rear fuel pies corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 210,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front number plate cracked can still be read

front to rear fuel pies corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 190,612 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 190,390 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2009 177,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 177,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 167,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 158,487 miles

2x/front & 2x main brake pipes undersealed,poss! corrosion started.

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 143,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 112,489 miles

Nearside 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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V248 DGK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V248 DGK, 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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V248 DGK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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