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V489 GMO

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 GMO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011
Fail 5 Oct 2011

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,323 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 105,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 88,336 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 88,336 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 73,966 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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V489 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V489 GMO, 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 V489 GMO registered?

V489 GMO is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V489 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 GMO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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