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V285 JKO

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 JKO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 76,654 miles

advise air bag light on

Fail 24 May 2012 76,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise air bag light on

Pass 23 May 2011 73,516 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 73,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 69,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,793 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 42,940 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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V285 JKO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V285 JKO, 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

How do I check the history of V285 JKO?

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What year was V285 JKO registered?

V285 JKO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V285 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 JKO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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