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V491 WRP

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,793 mi
Last recorded158,793 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 WRP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 158,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 152,947 miles

Nearside fuel tank securing strap heavily corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre scrubbing out on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside fuel tank securing strap missing

play in n/s/r upper tie bar joints(front)

Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,629 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank securing straps corroded

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Apr 2017 144,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear intermediate brake pipes corroded

fuel tank securing straps heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

rear cross axle brake pipes corroded

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,246 miles

n/s headlight lens damp/misty

poor headlight beam image to n/s headlight

Pass 17 Mar 2014 135,427 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 135,427 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn low(2.5mm)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 129,532 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn low(2.5mm)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 122,080 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn very low

front tyres worn low on inner/outer tread areas

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads look low?

minor stonechips to screen

o/s/f a.r.b linkrod upper joint dust cover split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 108,450 miles

front brake discs worn/badly lipped

scratches/minor stonechips to swept areas

Fail 27 Oct 2009 108,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn/badly lipped

front inner brake pads look low?

play in n/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints and upper joint dust cover split

scratches/minor stonechips to swept areas

Pass 16 Oct 2008 101,817 miles

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

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

n/s/f a.r.b link rod upper joint dust cover split

o/s head light lens damp

play in n/s/r a.r.b.link rod joints

Fail 15 Oct 2008 101,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s head light lens damp

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

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

n/s/f a.r.b link rod upper joint dust cover split

play in n/s/r a.r.b.link rod joints

Fail 4 Sep 2007 94,537 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,537 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 86,673 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 75,946 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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V491 WRP is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V491 WRP, 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 V491 WRP registered?

V491 WRP is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V491 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V491 WRP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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