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V42 HTX

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,114 mi
Last recorded90,114 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 HTX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,114 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 89,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr suspension rear lower bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and osr inner sill holed by excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet dampers inop

child seat fitted in nsr

engine, sill and under covers fitted

ns and os rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating

nsr tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on egdes

osr suspension front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,436 miles

brake pipes not checked above covers

engine and underside covers fitted

oil leak

unable to check front brake pads properly

Fail 5 Aug 2017 82,436 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsflr arm (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes not checked above covers

engine and underside covers fitted

oil leak

unable to check front brake pads properly

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,167 miles

slight corrosion on rear arches

Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,167 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear arches

Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,231 miles

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

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear. o/s/r lower suspension arm bush has slight play. o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges. Headlamps slightly faded. under-trays & covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s front aim dim

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,964 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,964 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate split

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,475 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 33,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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V42 HTX is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V42 HTX, 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 V42 HTX registered?

V42 HTX is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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