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V478 FDK

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,566 mi
Last recorded103,566 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 FDK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,023 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 85,020 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 80,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,921 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 78,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,234 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 76,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 74,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2007 70,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,079 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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V478 FDK is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 V478 FDK, 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 V478 FDK registered?

V478 FDK is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V478 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V478 FDK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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