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V408 GMO

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 GMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,133 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 97,128 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,123 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,121 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,092 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 87,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear body work damage

Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,700 miles

air bag light on

all tyre treads starting to get low

handbrake travel but still has a reserve

n/s mirror glass missing, but 2 other mirrors fitted

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 30 Jul 2009 79,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

all tyre treads starting to get low

handbrake travel but still has a reserve

n/s mirror glass missing, but 2 other mirrors fitted

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,841 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate (advise replacement)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,547 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,547 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,891 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 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V408 GMO, 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 V408 GMO registered?

V408 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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