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V475 FDY

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 FDY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016

BOTH SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DETERIORATED

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 116,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 110,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 110,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 89,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,532 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,287 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 70,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

horn note poor

water droplets inside o/s headlamps and outer lens cover

Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 56,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V475 FDY is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V475 FDY, 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 V475 FDY?

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What year was V475 FDY registered?

V475 FDY is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V475 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V475 FDY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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