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V34 KLG

1999 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,389 mi
Last recorded106,389 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 KLG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 99,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

the front brake pads getting low

the rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 187,027 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 186,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 165,684 miles

alternator and powersteering belt perished slightly

front inner brake pads slightly worn

nearside and offside front arb link arm gaiters split

nearside and offside rear arb link bushes slightly worn

nearside front arb link arm bush slightly worn

slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2009 165,684 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator and powersteering belt perished slightly

front inner brake pads slightly worn

nearside and offside front arb link arm gaiters split

nearside and offside rear arb link bushes slightly worn

nearside front arb link arm bush slightly worn

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 142,623 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2007 123,961 miles

alternater belt perished

offside rear anti-roll bar link arm bush slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2006 104,243 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 104,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 100,034 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER 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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V34 KLG is a 1999 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V34 KLG, 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 V34 KLG registered?

V34 KLG is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V34 KLG safe to buy?

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