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V492 EBC

1999 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,005 mi
Last recorded134,005 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 EBC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 134,005 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 128,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 127,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 123,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,899 miles

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

front prop coupling excessive wear

Fail 24 Apr 2010 118,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front prop coupling excessive wear

Pass 29 Apr 2009 113,327 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 113,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 106,185 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 100,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,018 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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V492 EBC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V492 EBC, 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 V492 EBC registered?

V492 EBC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V492 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 EBC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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