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V251 FLE

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,799 mi
Last recorded144,799 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 FLE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 144,799 miles

n/s front sill damaged

undertray and sills covered unable to inspect fully

Fail 3 Sep 2011 144,799 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

n/s front sill damaged

undertray and sills covered unable to inspect fully

Pass 4 Sep 2010 139,298 miles

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

condensation in o/s/f headlamp lens req's attention.

o/s/f side light dim.

o/s/f suspension anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint split

oil leaks around rear axle diff area.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 129,085 miles

o/s/r brake hose slightly perished

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight damage to n/s/f outer sill

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 120,952 miles

rear number plate laminate parting.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link arms.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 111,611 miles

centre stop light lamp n/w. †n/s/r hand brake slightly low reading. †suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 103,058 miles

front side lights colour suspect. †scatch mark in front windscreen. †n/s/f tyre worn 2mm. †o/s/f tyre worn 1.6mm & worn on inside & outside edges. †rear tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges.

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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V251 FLE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V251 FLE, 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 V251 FLE registered?

V251 FLE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V251 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 FLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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