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V32 DPG

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,705 mi
Last recorded141,705 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 DPG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 141,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 138,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 132,995 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 132,995 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 127,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 121,440 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 121,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER AND OUTER WALL

Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,436 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2010 115,418 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2009 152,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 152,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 137,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 137,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Jun 2007 113,072 miles

N/S headlamp has condensation but not affecting beam image or light output.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 113,072 miles

N/S headlamp has condensation but not affecting beam image or light output.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 89,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 71,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 71,660 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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V32 DPG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V32 DPG, 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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V32 DPG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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