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V408 FLM

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,673 mi
Last recorded160,673 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 FLM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 160,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking ( behind fuel tank ) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner sill not checked due to plastic cover

Pass 7 Apr 2018 157,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 152,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 146,767 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,455 miles

N/S/R Void Bush Slight Play

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 139,815 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 136,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 133,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 130,157 miles

front brake discs slight lip

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 126,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 122,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 114,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 105,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 96,857 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 93,242 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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V408 FLM is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V408 FLM, 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

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What year was V408 FLM registered?

V408 FLM is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V408 FLM safe to buy?

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