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V43 DRD

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 DRD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 162,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 154,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 149,724 miles

Both rear tyres low

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 143,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 138,633 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 138,633 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 132,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 128,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 123,871 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 117,835 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 117,835 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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V43 DRD is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V43 DRD, 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 V43 DRD registered?

V43 DRD is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V43 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 DRD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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