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V432 PDV

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

222,908 mi
Last recorded222,908 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 PDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2024 222,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 222,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 219,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 218,355 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 215,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 211,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 207,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 201,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 195,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 188,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 188,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 181,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 173,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 162,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 152,327 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 142,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 131,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 116,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 105,767 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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V432 PDV is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V432 PDV, 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 V432 PDV registered?

V432 PDV is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V432 PDV safe to buy?

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