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V423 FLN

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,348 mi
Last recorded103,348 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 FLN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,348 miles

front (both sides) brake pads worn close to the legal limit

rear brake pads (both sides)worn close to the legal limit

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front (both sides) brake pads worn close to the legal limit

rear brake pads (both sides)worn close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,343 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 100,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,592 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,357 miles

air bag light indicates an airbag fault

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2008 89,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light indicates an airbag fault

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,063 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,798 miles

airbag warning light activated

Fail 19 Sep 2006 74,721 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag warning light activated

Pass 27 Sep 2005 63,388 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 63,183 miles

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

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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V423 FLN is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V423 FLN, 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

How do I check the history of V423 FLN?

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What year was V423 FLN registered?

V423 FLN is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V423 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V423 FLN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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