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V259 WAB

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,017 mi
Last recorded150,017 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 WAB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 150,017 miles

O/s/f wear on tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2015 142,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 127,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 121,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 121,093 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 116,228 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 102,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 92,943 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 92,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,529 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges advise

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge advise

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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V259 WAB is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V259 WAB, 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 V259 WAB registered?

V259 WAB is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V259 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 WAB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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