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V46 FJH

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,429 mi
Last recorded173,429 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 FJH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 173,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 172,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 171,642 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 162,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 151,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 146,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 132,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 119,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,423 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,506 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 92,161 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 92,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 79,791 miles

Nearside front tyew low and wearing on the outside edge

Rear tyres low and wearing on the inside edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,343 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 66,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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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V46 FJH is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V46 FJH, 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 V46 FJH registered?

V46 FJH is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V46 FJH safe to buy?

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