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V319 MGU

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV319 MGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2011 121,503 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 121,503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 113,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 99,391 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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V319 MGU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V319 MGU, 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 V319 MGU?

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What year was V319 MGU registered?

V319 MGU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V319 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V319 MGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V319 MGU have outstanding finance?

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