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V492 FNC

1999 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,429 mi
Last recorded180,429 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 FNC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 180,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 179,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 179,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 178,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 177,153 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 175,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 173,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 169,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 168,130 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 168,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 163,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 158,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 158,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 154,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 149,537 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 147,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion to n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2010 147,212 miles

some corrosion to n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2009 144,600 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 144,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 137,100 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 134,156 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 134,156 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 FNC is a 1999 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

V492 FNC is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V492 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 FNC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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