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V359 JJN

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,276 mi
Last recorded130,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 JJN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 130,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from camcover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

corrosion to nearside lower inner sill

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters slightly perished

nearside rear upper frontward suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

side sill covers and under trays fitted

slight movement in top of steering column

slight play in nearside front lower and offside front lower frontward suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2021 129,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing

front wipers smearing

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside sills

Fail 17 Jun 2021 129,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (with seat belt mounting) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing

front wipers smearing

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside sills

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded but not to excess

corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sill's

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters deteriorated

slight corrosion to nearside chasis floor pan

slight oil leak(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2020 129,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded but not to excess

corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sill's

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters deteriorated

slight corrosion to nearside chasis floor pan

slight oil leak(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 116,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,073 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 8 Aug 2017 103,073 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,489 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 102,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,730 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,544 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 94,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2013 88,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre perrished on tread

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,843 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,332 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 47,575 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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V359 JJN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V359 JJN, 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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V359 JJN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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